CBSE Class 10 English Enquiry Letter Writing Assignment Set 04

Question 1. You recently came across an advertisement by Creative Vision, Mayur Vihar, which offers various bridge courses in Creative Writing for students of Class X. You are Shyam/Sarita Arora, of N-25, Bhajanpura, New Delhi, interested in pursuing a course during your summer break. Write a letter enquiring about the course details. (100–120 words)
Answer:
N-25, Bhajanpura,
New Delhi.
March 12, 20XX.
The Centre Head,
Creative Vision,
Mayur Vihar,
New Delhi.
Subject: Enquiry about bridge course on Creative Writing
Sir,
This is with reference to the advertisement which was published in the Times of India about a course in Creative Writing imparted by your institute. I am a student of class X, interested in enhancing my creative writing skills during my summer vacations, as it is very essential for the future of a student.
I request you to kindly provide me with the following information about the course:
1. Course Fee
2. Course Duration
3. Timings
4. Mode of Payment and availability of instalments
Kindly send a brochure with the above requested details in the self-addressed envelope that I have enclosed along with this letter, at the earliest. I am eagerly awaiting your reply.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Shyam/Sarita Arora
(Student of Class X)

Writing Tips:
1. Refer to the advertisement (where and when you saw it) in the opening line.
2. List the points of enquiry as numbered items so they are easy to answer.

Question 2. Write a letter to the Manager, Kapoor Sports Shop, Jalandhar, a well known firm in sports goods. In the letter ask them to supply trade catalogues at the earliest. You are Suresh Verma, the Sports Secretary of Horizon School.
Answer:
Horizon School,
Jalandhar.
11 May, 20XX.
The Manager,
Kapoor Sports Shop,
Jalandhar.
Subject: Trade catalogue for sports goods
Dear Sir,
We need sports material in bulk for our sports department. We are renewing our sports department for which we need sports accessories and sports equipment.
We intend to buy hockey sticks and balls, goalkeeper’s full kit, cricket bats and balls, footballs and volleyballs, table tennis racquets, skates, skates kit, mats, gloves, rope, gymnastic equipment, etc.
I request you to send us the latest catalogue. Kindly mention the price for the above mentioned items and also include in the catalogue the items you have other than the above mentioned ones related to games and sports with their respective prices. Please do tell us the terms of payment. Hope to receive the catalogue at the earliest for us to place the order for the sports goods well in advance.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Suresh Verma
(Sports Secretary)

Writing Tips:
1. State why you need the catalogue (bulk purchase for the school) so the firm treats it as a serious enquiry.
2. Ask for prices and terms of payment along with the catalogue; 'equipment' has no plural form.

Question 3. You are Simran Banerjee, a student of class X and resident of 25-C, Lawrence Road, Kolkata, and want to be a painter. Write a letter to the Director, Elite Institute of Painting, New Delhi, seeking information about their course, admission procedure, eligibility criteria and other necessary details.
Answer:
25-C, Lawrence Road,
Kolkata.
11 November, 20XX.
The Director,
Elite Institute of Painting,
New Delhi.
Subject: Enquiry regarding course in painting
Respected Sir,
I am writing this letter to know about the courses in painting offered by your reputed institute as I have an immense interest in painting.
I want to state that I am currently in class X. I want to take painting as a career. I have also searched about the good institutes and found yours to be the best. I would feel glad to be a part of it. Kindly send me the prospectus and the application form. I would be very grateful if you could provide me with the following information:
1. The courses available
2. Duration of each course
3. Admission fee
4. Scholarships available, if any
5. Faculty
6. Hostel facility
Please find the draft of Rs 300/- for the brochure enclosed herewith. I am looking forward to your reply at the earliest so that I can start the classes as soon as possible.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Simran Banerjee

Writing Tips:
1. Introduce yourself (class, interest in painting) before making the request.
2. Mention any enclosure, such as a draft for the prospectus, in the last paragraph.

Question 4. You are Tarleen Afroz, residing at 27, Orient Tower, near Indian Oil petrol pump, Guwahati, Assam and studying at a coaching centre in New Delhi. You need accommodation for yourself. Write a letter to the Manager of Paying Guest Services, D-113, Block D, East of Kailash, Delhi, inquiring about the details you need for your comfortable stay there.
Answer:
27, Orient Tower,
Guwahati,
Assam.
15 November, 20XX.
The Manager,
Paying Guest Services,
D-113, Block-D,
East of Kailash,
Delhi 1100XX.
Subject: Enquiry about accommodation
Respected Sir,
I am a student at Zenith Coaching Centre. I am preparing for the entrance test of UPSC. I basically hail from Assam. I have come to Delhi for my studies and I am looking for rented accommodation. I saw the advertisement of your paying guest services in the Tribune of 13th November, 20XX. I would like to know in detail about the services offered by you.
I want to be accommodated near my coaching centre as it would save my travel time and I would be less tired and thus will be able to give more time to my studies. My coaching centre is in Model Town and I would like to be accommodated near it.
Kindly send me the details about the type of accommodation offered, monthly charges, food provisions, facilities available like attached bathrooms, Wi-Fi facility and other basic facilities. Any other condition that you think should be informed in advance, please do share.
I assure you that the rental payments shall be made on time.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Tarleen Afroz

Writing Tips:
1. Give your reason for the enquiry (studies, need to stay near the coaching centre) briefly.
2. Group all the details you want (charges, food, facilities, conditions) in one clear paragraph.

Question 5. You are Riya Juneja of C-70, Rajouri Garden, Delhi. You are a health conscious person. You came across an advertisement in the newspaper on fitness classes in your surroundings. Write a letter to the organisers enquiring about the course and other relevant details.
Answer:
C-70, Rajouri Garden,
Delhi 1100XX.
12 December, 20XX.
The Organiser,
Fitness World,
R.K. Puram,
New Delhi 1100XX.
Subject: Enquiry about fitness classes
Dear Sir,
I saw your advertisement in the Indian Express dated 11th October. I am writing this letter to know the details about the fitness classes offered by you.
I am a student and it makes me uncomfortable to see the growing unhealthy lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and thus increasing diseases and many health issues. Being from a family of doctors, I understand the importance of exercise. Thus I wish to know the details, including the courses offered, their duration and the fee structure so that I can encourage my friends and other people to join this course along with me.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Yours faithfully,
Riya Juneja

Writing Tips:
1. Mention the newspaper and date of the advertisement in the opening line.
2. State exactly what you want to know (courses, duration, fee structure).