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LETTER OF INQUIRY AND REPLY

Learning Targets
1. I can introduce a topic clearly and briefly.
2. I can provide the necessary information in the given format.
3. I can establish and maintain a formal style of writing and communication.
4. I can produce writing that is relevant to the task, purpose and audience.

SAMPLE LETTER FOR INQUIRY: (given in the supplementary reader)

Q. Write a letter to the Director of Surya Coaching Centre enquiring about the IIT-JEE coaching
classes run by them during the summer vacations.

A-20 Aurobindo Marg


New Delhi

5th of April 2015

The Director
Surya Coaching Centre
KG Marg
New Delhi

SUBJECT: ENQUIRY ABOUT IIT-JEE COACHING CLASSES

Dear Sir

I, Ram Lakhan, am a student of grade 12 and would like to join the IIT-JEE coaching classes
offered by Surya Coaching Centre during the summer vacations, about which I read in the Times
of India, dated 3rd of April 2015. I have appeared for my first term examinations and am awaiting
my results. I want to pursue Engineering and want to use this as a first step for my personal
growth.

I would like to know the fee structure and the duration for the aforementioned classes. Can the
fees be paid in installments? How can I apply for the coaching online? What is the date for the
entrance examination, if there’s any?

Kindly provide this information and send a prospectus along with the other details.

Yours faithfully
Ram
Ram Lakhan
(Student)
SAMPLE LETTER OF REPLY
Surya Coaching Centre
KG Marg
New Delhi

15th of April 2015

A-20 Aurobindo Marg


New Delhi

SUBJECT: REPLY TO YOUR ENQUIRY ABOUT IIT-JEE COACHING CLASSES

Dear Ram

Yours sincerely
Dheeren
Dheeren Shah
(Director)

CREW ACTIVITY
1. You are Saksham Vohra, a student of grade eleven. Draft a letter of enquiry to the
Director, ABC Personality Development Institute, Rohini, New Delhi to enquire about the
personality development courses offered by his institute. Answer the same in 120-150
words. Afterwards, draft a suitable letter of reply to Saksham.

2. Write a letter on behalf of the Librarian of Laxman Model School, Hauz Khaz New Delhi
addressed to the Manager, Arihant Publications, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi, to
enquire about the availability of workbooks for the following subjects for grade eleven:
English, Mathematics, Business Studies, Economics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
Enquire about the mode of payment, amount of discount, and timeline of delivery. Write
the same in 120-150 words. Afterwards, draft a suitable letter of reply to the Librarian.

3. You are the Principal of Ahlcon Model School, Sector 56, Gurugram. Write a letter of
enquiry to the Proprietor of Sunrise Electronics, Central Mall, Gurugram to enquire
about the availability of 50 Micromax B21 five inch Tablets for use of students appearing
for online examinations. Enquire about the other options available, prices, AMC support
and discounts. Make enquiries regarding the mode of payment and estimated time of
delivery. Afterwards, draft a suitable letter of reply to the Principal.

4. You are Aakash Verma, a student of grade eleven and a resident of B-47, Maple Heights,
Sector 46, Gurugram. You aspire to take up Engineering/LLM after grade 12. Draft a
letter of enquiry to the Director of Asman Coaching Centre to enquire about coaching
classes for entrance examinations for Engineering/Law at different universities in
120-150 words. Make enquiries regarding the fee structure, timings of the course and
quality of faculty. Supply any other relevant details. Afterwards, draft a suitable letter of
reply to Aakash.

5. You are Mukesh Sharma, a resident of Hope apartments, sector 15, Gurgaon. Writes a
letter of enquiry to the Manager, Holiday Inn, Marine Drive Panaji to enquire about the
availability of two Deluxe Rooms from the 7th to the 15th of July for a forthcoming
family visit. You would also like to know about the tariff, sightseeing options and any
other services that you might require. Write your letter in 120-150 words. Afterwards,
draft a suitable letter of reply to Mukesh.

PRACTICE EXERCISES
1. As the Sports Secretary of your school, write a letter to the Secretary of the Sports
Authority of India, Delhi, requesting him for details regarding the sports scholarships
that are available for school students. You are Mansher, from St Anthony. Afterwards,
draft a suitable letter of reply to the Sports Secretary.

2. Write a letter to the manager, Oberoi International, Lucknow, to find out the rates for
conducting the wedding reception of your sister on their lawns. Enquire specifically
about the catering cost per head, service and decoration charges and advance to be
paid. You are Nandini/Nandan of Agra. Afterwards, draft a suitable letter of reply to
Nandini/Nandan.

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