CBSE Class 10 English Letter Placing Order And Reply Worksheet Set B

LETTER PLACING ORDER AND REPLY

Question. You are Priya Khanna, librarian of your school, Aligarh. You have been asked to place an order for some books for the school library. Write a letter to the Sales Manager, Light House, Main Road, Noida,placing an order for the books that you need.
Answer. 
Army School
Aligarh
20th August 2019
The Sales Manager
ABC Book Company
Light House
Main Road
Noida
Dear Sir,
Subject: Placing order for books
This is with reference to your quotation dated 05thAugust 2019. We are pleased inform you that our management has decided to place an order with your firm. We want to place a bulk order to you for the supply of books to our school library.
The list of books with their particulars is attached here with .
S.No.    Book’s Name               Author                Quantity
1.      Macbeth                          William Shakespeare    2
2.      The Suitable Boy              Vikram Seth                2
3.      Pride and Prejudice          Jane Austen                 2
4.      Wings of Fire                   APJ Kalam                    2
5.      History of Modern India    Sumit Sarkar          2

We shall not settle for less than 20 % discount on the purchase of the books. Besides, we hope to get another 5 % special discount that is usually granted to the institutional buyers. It goes without saying that you will have to bear the mail and other expenses involved in the dispatch and delivery of books.The payment will be made by cheque on receipt of the goods. Kindly ensure that the order reaches us within a week.
Yours faithfully
Sd/
Priya Khanna
Librarian, Army School

Letter of Reply

The Sales Manager
Light House
Main Road
Noida
23 May 2016
The Manager
Army School
326 / H - Raman Nair Street
Aligarh
Dear Sir,
We are very thankful to you for your kind order for books dated June 20th and have pleasure in informing you that the books of your order are being sent to you. We have allowed all reasonable concessions and commissions asked for.
A copy of the invoice is enclosed herein for your prior information. We would request you to arrange for payment at the earliest possible.
Assuring you of our best co-operation.
Yours Faithfully,
sd/
Vasu
Sales Manager

Question. You are the librarian of Delhi Public School, Meerut. Write a letter to Oxford University Press, Ghaziabad,placing an order for books. Mention at least 4 titles of the books to be supplied immediately. Address yourself as Kalpana,
Answer : Delhi Public School,
Bye-Pass Road,
Meerut
2nd October, 20××
The Manager
M/s Oxford University Press
Civil Lines,
Ghaziabad.
Subject : “Supply of books for the School Library”
Sir,
Through this letter we wish to place a bulk order for the supply of books to our school library.
The list of books with their particulars is attached herewith.
List of Books :
S.No. Name of Books         Authors or Publishers    Copies required
1. History of India                      L. Prashad                      20
2. Modern Trigonometry              Bansi Lal                       30
3. Modern Algebra                      S.K. Sen                        25
4. The New Atlas of the World     Frank Bros.                  30
5. Wonders of India                    Bhisham                        15
6. India Wins Freedom               M.A.Q. Azad                  10
We shall not settle for less than 20% discount on the purchase of the books. Besides, we request you to give another 5% special discount that is usually granted to the institutional buyers. It goes without saying that you will have to bear the mail and other expenses involved in the dispatch and delivery of books.
The above books must reach us in proper condition and order not later than 25th November if our terms and conditions are acceptable to you.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Kalpana.

Question. You are Ms. Monika Pundhir, the Sports Instructor in Army Public School, Agra. The Principal has asked you to place an order for buying necessary sports equipments required. You decide to place an order to M/s Sethi Sports, Jalandhar. Write a letter placing an order for the same in 100 – 150 words. 8 marks
Answer :
Army Public School,
Agra
6th July, 20××
The Sales Manager
M/s Sethi Sports
Rainak Bazaar
Jalandhar
Subject : “Supply Of Sports Equipments For School”
Sir,
Through this letter of mine, our school wants to place a bulk order for the supply of sports equipments.
The list of particulars are as follows :
S.No.    Name of sports items   Quantity
1.         Hockey Sticks                    15
2.         Tennis Racquets                20
3.         Cricket Kits                        20
4.         Tennis Balls                       10
5.         Wickets                              6
We request you to give 15% discount on the purchase of the sports equipments and a further 10% discount that is usually granted to the institutional buyers. It goes without saying that you will have to bear the mail and other expenses involved in the dispatch and delivery of equipment.
Kindly ensure that all the items are in good condition and must reach us in proper condition by 15th July 20×× if our terms and conditions are acceptable to you. Please let us know the mode of payment as well.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Monika Pundhir
(Sports instructor).

Question. You are Sales Manager of DBM School, Gwalior. You need educational toys and play equipments for kindergarten students. Write a letter to the Manager, Kwality Toys, Kirti Nagar, Delhi in 100 – 120 words placing an order. You are Neeraj. 
Answer :
DBM School
Gwalior
Feb 15, 20××

The Manager,
Kwality Toys,
Kirti Nagar,
New-Delhi - 82,
Subject : Placing Order
Sir,
With reference to the catalogue that you sent along with the latest price list, we would like to place an order for the following items :
Product               Code     Quantity
Baby slides          ab234      02
Stuffed toys         gh45        08
Along with this, kindly send some educational games and toys as well.
Attached herewith is a draft of 25% advance payment. Rest of the payment will be made on delivery.
Please note that we shall not be responsible for any damages during transportation.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely,
Neeraj.

Question. You are Nalini, Hostel warden of ABC Matriculation School, Pune. Write a letter to the Sales Manager,Bharat Electronics and Domestic Appliances, Mumbai placing an order for a few fans, microwave ovens and geysers that you wish to purchase for the hostel. Also ask for the discount permissible on the purchase.
Answer :
ABC Matriculation School,
Civil Lines,
Pune.
29 March, 20××
The Sales Manager
Bharat Electronics and
Domestic Appliances
Park Street
Mumbai.
Subject : “Placing an Order for Hostel”
Sir,
We are running an educational institute and we need the following items for our hostel urgently as the new school session is going to start from 1st April. I request you to quote your rates and terms of supply for the following items.
S.No.   Particulars            No. of Items
1.        Fans                           20
2.        Microwave Ovens      10
3.        Geysers                      25
If your rates and other terms and conditions suit us, we shall be pleased to place you the order. Therefore, kindly send the rates and the discount permissible on the gross purchase and also the terms of payment at the earliest.We hope to get an early response from your end.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Nalini
(Hostel Warden).

Question. You are Nisha, the music-teacher of St. Joseph’s Convent School, Kanpur. You need some musical instruments for the school. Place an order in 100 – 120 words to the Sales Manager, Music Gallery, Civil Lines, Kanpur. 8 marks
Answer :
St. Joseph’s Convent School,
J.K. Puri
Kanpur
2nd April 20××
The Sales manager,
Music Gallery
Birhana Road

Kanpur,

Subject : Placing Order.
Sir,
Thank you for the catalogue you had sent along with the latest price list, After going through, we would like to place an order for the following items.
Product        Code      Quantity
Casio             2HIS       2
Tabla             ZMEG     2
Harmonium   FNET      2
We attach herewith a draft of 50% advance payment. The balance payment will be made on delivery. You are requested to send the items in bubble packing so that they do not get damaged. Please note that we shall not be responsible for any damages during transportation. We expect an early response from your end.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Nisha.

Question. You are Kritika, Proprietor of M/S Shiv shakti surgicals, Partik Vihar, Amritsar. Write a letter to the Manager, M/S Guru Nanak Surgicals & CO., Hall Gate, Amritsar to place an order for surgical instruments.
Answer.
M/S Shiv Shakti surgicals
Partik Vihar
Amritsar
22 May, 20XX
The Manager
M/S Guru Nanak Surgical & Co
Subject: Placing an an order for surgical instruments.
Dear Sir,
We intend to buy surgical instruments from you for our company.We have been with you in the business for years. So we want to continue the same with you too because as you know quality is our priority as is yours. We can’t afford to have cheap quality products as these are used by health department.
Thus we have always appreciated the quality of surgical instruments bought from your shop all these years and the current year is no exception. So we are pleased to place the order for the following surgical instruments. Kindly send these items to our firm at the above address through your transport carefully.
Name of the items                            No. of items
Scalpels                                              75
Metzenbaum scissors, mayo scissors      50
Forceps                                               50
Clamps                                                20
We need haemostatic instruments too which we have ordered already but those were out of stock at that time. If you need the list again of those instruments please imitate. All the items should be in good condition and well packed. Any damage during transportation will be your responsibility. Kindly give us a suitable discount too being a regular customer.
Yours faithfully
Kritika

Question. You are Karan, Hostel warden, Apex Public School, Moga. Write a letter to the Sales manager, Raahat furnitures, Firozpur placing an order for new beds, chairs, tables and other stuff that you wish to purchase for the hostel. Also ask for the discount permissible on the purchase.
Answer.
Apex Public School
Moga
18th March, 20XX
Sales Manager
Raahat Furnitures
Firozpur
Subject: Required furniture goods for hostel
Dear Sir
We need some piece of furniture for our hostel. Our new session is going to start soon. So for that we need the following items in furniture at its earliest as we have constructed new rooms and we need this furniture for our new rooms for our students. Please arrange to supply the following items at an early date:
Items                                         Quantity
Full Size Almirah with lockers         15
and mirrors- wardrobe type   
Folding beds                                 20
Plastic chairs                                30
Mattress                                      20
Pillows                                         20
You are also requested to send the bill after allowing the discount permissible for schools. Payment will be made after the consignment is received and checked by the Hostel Committee of the school.
Further, please ensure the quality of the consignment. No defective product will be received and no payment will be made for the same. If you want more clarity on any issue you can contact.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Karan
(Hostel Warden)

Question. You are Lokesh. You want to order eatables from the Red Velvet Bakers for your father’s surprise birthday party.You reside at D-52 , Mahapalika Vihar, Malad. Place an order for your desired bakery items for the party. Also ask for the discount.
Answer.
D-52 , Mahapalika Vihar,
Malad
November 16,2021
The manager
Red velvet Bakers
Malad
Subject: Order for bakery items
Dear sir,
I want to order some bakery items from you. I am organizing my father’s surprise birthday party next Sunday. I want the food items to be delectable and hygienically made. I have heard a lot about the ways of your food preparation and quality of food and its taste. So I want the eatables for the party to come from you. You are requested to deliver the following items on Sunday by 5:00 pm.
Items Quantity
Birthday cake 10 pounds
Pizzas large 20
Cream roll 40
Cheese Patties 40
Dry fruit cookies 10 packets
Please make sure all the items are freshly baked and made. Kindly do the delivery on time. I will give the Paytm Rs 500 on your given number as advance. Final payment will be made after delivery. Please send the bill along with delivery. As this will be my first order from you and the first order itself is big, I expect a generous discount too.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Lokesh

(1) You are Advaya from, Karawan, Hyderabad. You are the head of the music department of your school. You have to write a letter to 'Sargam Music House' to place an order for Sitar and Tabla. You are a student of ABC International School, Hyderabad.

Question. What should be the appropriate subject for this letter?
(a)To buy sitar and tabla
(b)Placement of order for musical instruments
(c)To place an order
(d)New purchases of musical instruments.
Answer. B

Question. What details of the instrument should Advaya include in the letter while placing an order?
(i)The number of instruments required
(ii)The brand makes
(iii)The packaging
(iv)The guarantee period
(a) (i), (ii), and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Answer. C

Question. What other demands could be made for the delivery of the instruments?
(i) Delivery timings
(ii) Discount
(iii) Delivery place
(iv) Gifts on purchase
(a) Only (iv)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) Only (i)
Answer. B

Question. Should Advaya give instructions for transportation? If yes, what could that/those be?
(a) No, It is not in his rights to give any instructions.
(b) Transportation and tracking details should be given from time to time.
(c) Any damage caused during transportation shall rest with you.
(d) No extra charges for transportation will be paid.
Answer. C

Question. Advaya makes some statements regarding payments.
Select the appropriate option.
The payment will be made ___________
(a) online
(b) after delivery
(c) after using and checking the instruments
(d) through a crossed cheque to your agent just after the delivery
Answer. D

Question. Select the option that completes the concluding line accurately.
I hope in future ______________
(a)dealings will be done if this comes out to be perfect in quality.
(b)repairs and maintenance of the pieces of instruments will be provided by you satisfactorily.
(c)of our relationship with your company will be bright.
(d)deliveries will be done without any charges.
Answer. B

(2) You are Salil, a dealer in books for the new session and stationery. You need to order books for class X for the new session and stationery items for your shop. You reside in Amritsar. Write a letter to M/s Anubhav publishing house, Sector 16, Chandigarh.

Question. While writing an order letter to a publishing house, Salil needs to start his letter with:
(a) Seller's Address
(b) Buyer's Address
(c) Items to be ordered
(d) The date when orders need to be delivered
Answer. B

Question. Which details are not required while ordering stationery and books in the letter?
(a) Number of copies/items needed
(b) Edition of books to be purchased
(c) Transportation details
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer. D

Question. What should be the appropriate subject of the letter?
(a) Order for books and stationery items
(b) Books and stationery items
(c) Need to buy a few books and stationery
(d) No subject is required
Answer. A

Question. Complete the sentence mentioning the requirements of the orders.
I want these books_________
(a) at discounted rate as we share an old customer-dealer relationship.
(b) in their latest edition and original print.
(c) at older prices.
(d) with one free copy as the sample.
Answer. B

Question. Which option should Salil include appropriately for writing the main body of the letter?
(a) • Number of copies of books
• Number of items of stationery
• Rate of which it is to be bought
(b)• Edition, number, name of books and number of stationery items
• Asking for discount
• Asking to attach the bill
(c)• Name of brand of stationery items
• Name of author of the books
• Number of books
(d)• Address of buyer and seller.
• Mentioning the names, price of books and stationery.
Answer. B

Question. What is the most appropriate option related to the dispatch of the order?
(a)Send it by railways along with the bill, which will be cleared within two days of receiving the order.
(b)Payment has been made. Therefore, kindly dispatch the order at its earliest.
(c)Kindly have a check on broken or torn items, before dispatching the products and do the packaging accordingly. Payment will be made online after two days of receiving the order.
(d)None of the above.
Answer. C

(3) You are Ruhani, Head of the chemistry department of XYZ Senior Secondary School, Mohali. There is a need for various lab apparatuses and chemicals for the laboratory. Please place an order by writing a letter to M/s Shanti Scientific Works, Saharanpur, as your management has approved their quotation.

Question. Select an appropriate opening sentence of the main body of the letter.
(a) This is regarding your quotation dated 21st January 20XX
(b) We want to buy some lab apparatuses.
(c) I request you to send the following ________
(d) Your subsequent offer of discount________
Answer. A

Question. What are the do's of order letter that should be taken care of while writing it?
(a) Letter should be addressed to the person responsible for manufacturing the products.
(b) It can be handwritten or typed.
(c) Name of the person using the goods ordered.
(d) It should include all the terms and conditions agreed upon by both involved parties.
Answer. D

Question. The subject of the order letter should be:
(a) Brief, clear and relevant
(b) Stretched and with multiple meanings
(c) As long as possible
(d) None of the above
Answer. A

Question. Which of the following options must be included in the given letter while placing an order?
1.Number of the particular apparatus to be purchased.
2.Quantity of chemicals to be purchased.
3.Explaining why particular apparatus is required.
4.The terms and conditions on which purchase will be made.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) Only 1
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer. B

Question. Which among the following options should appropriately be included as the main part of the letter?
(a)• Reference letter No. and date
• Mentioning discounts that are agreed upon
• List of goods required
• Demanding extra discount
• Dispatching requirements
(b)• Reference letter No. and date
• Discounts per goods
• Demanding extra discounts
• Dispatching requirements
(c)• List of apparatuses
• List of chemicals
• Separate rates of each product
• Dispatched requirements
(d)• Reference letter No.
• Discounts
• Rates of each and every product
• Dispatched product details.
Answer. A

Question. Select the most appropriate concluding line for the given letter.
(a) Dispatch these products as early as possible.
(b) All items must reach in time.
(c) Kindly ensure that the above equipment is delivered within seven days.
(d) We expect more discount as we are your old customer.
Answer. C

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