LETTER OF INQUIRY
The letters that are written for collecting information about job seekers, prices, products, tours, travels and services are inquiry letters. An enquiry letter is written by a potential customer with a desire to avail the service offered by a seller or an organization.
A letter enquiry could be written to enquire about:
• a procedure for admission or membership
• a training programme/course
• tour / travel arrangements
• sale / services
Include the following content:
• Refer to the advertisement if mentioned in the question.
• Specify the information that you need
• Conclude politely requesting for a prompt response
Sample
Question. You are Meena Saxena of Kanpur. You have come across an advertisement of a coaching centre that prepares students for the Pre Medical Test. Write a letter to the Director of the institute asking for information that you require before you decide to join it.
Answer.
7, Greater Colony
Kanpur
15th October 2020
The Director
Sky-High Institute
25 High Street
Kanpur
Subject: Enquiry regarding Coaching Classes
Dear Sir
This is in reference to your advertisement in ‘The Daily Times’ dated 10th October 2016. I am preparing for the Pre Medical Test. I am interested in joining your institute, but before I do so, I would like the following information.
I would like to know the duration and the timings of the course. What is the fee structure and the mode of payment? I would also like to know the strength of each batch and the success rate of your institute. Do you offer any discount to students who have excelled in academics? I would be grateful if you could give me a prompt response so that I can take timely decision to join your institute.
Yours faithfully
S/d
Meena Saxena
Question. Write a letter to the Director, Tourism Deptt. Manali, asking him to supply you with the best information regarding the place, as you plan take a group of students for trekking in the forthcoming
Answer.
vacations.
Rockland School
Chandigarh
10 October, 2020
The Director
The Deptt, of Tourism
Manali (H.P)
Sub: Information regarding excursion
Dear Sir,
I write here to request you to kindly give me the details about Manali, as I wish to escort a group of fifty students to visit the place from 01st November 2016. I would like to know if the period mentioned above is a suitable time for trekking etc. in Manali. Please send us the details about the tourist spots to be visited and also about the availablity of the accomadation for the group in the Youth Hostel?
Will it be possible to get students' concession?
I shall be thankful if we get details about the adventure sports too.
Yours faithfully,
S/d
Vijay Mohan
Secretary Students' Council
Question. You are Anshul/Anshika, a student of class X and resident of 56 D, Ring Road, ITO, New Delhi, and wants to be a choreographer. Write a letter to the director, National Institute of Choreography, Noida, seeking information about their course, admission procedure, eligibility criteria and other necessary details.
Answer.
56 D, Ring Road, ITO
New Delhi 1100XX
1 July 20XX
The Director
National Institute of Choreography
Sector 16, Noida 102XXX
Subject: Inquiry regarding course in choreography
Dear Sir
Refer to your advertisement regarding the courses in choreography offered by your reputable institute, I want to state that I am currently in X class and preparing for my final exam. I am very much interested in dancing and want to take it as a career. I am also given to understand that this institute is by far the best so far as choreography is concerned and I would very much like to be part of it. Kindly send me the prospectus and the application form. I would be highly grateful if you could provide me with the following information:
- The department and programme faculty
- Funding opportunities
- Scholarships available
- Admission procedure
- Eligibility criteria
- Hostel facilities
Kindly send me the brochure along with the enrolment form at the earliest so that I could register myself for the course.
Yours faithfully
Anshika
Question. As a health-conscious person, you noticed an advertisement in the newspaper on yoga classes in your neighbourhood. Write a letter to the organizers enquiring about the duration of the course and other relevant details. You are Swapna/Surendra of 60, RK Puram, New Delhi.
Answer.
60, RK Puram
New Delhi 1100XX
21 October 20XX
The Organizer
Yoga Point
RK Puram,
New Delhi 1100XX
Subject: Inquiry about Yoga classes
Dear Sir
I came across your advertisement in the Hindu dated 20th October. I would like to know the details about Yoga classes offered by you. I am a student of class X. I wish to pursue Yoga classes in the evening. As a health-conscious person, I feel Yoga not only is an exercise of the body but it is also of the mind and soul.
I am very keen to join these classes as this is the need of the ailing society today. Kindly send me the details, including the courses offered, their duration and the fee structure, at the address given above.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours faithfully
Swapna
Question. You are interested to join a swimming club of repute in your town. Write a letter to the secretary, College Square Swimming Club, Kolkata, enquiring about the details about membership and other terms and conditions of the club. You are Monali of 143, Palm Avenue, Kolkata
Answer.
143, Palm Avenue
Kolkata 700XXX
25 June 20XX
The Secretary
College Square Swimming Club
Kolkata 700XXX
Subject: Inquiry about membership
Dear Sir
I came across your advertisement in the Telegraph dated 24th June. I would like to know the details about the membership of your club. I have heard very good reports about the hygiene part of the pool and the swimming coaches who are extremely well–trained. All this has made me more determined to join you swimming club. I am studying in class X and wish to pursue swimming under a good coach. Kindly send me all the details about your swimming coaches, monthly charges, duration of training, etc., at the address given above.
Yours faithfully
Monali
Question. You are David/Ronny of 305, B–block, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. You need an accommodation at Hill View Hotel in Simla. Write a letter to the Manager of a hotel, enquiring about booking an accommodation.
Answer.
305, B–Block, New Ashok Nagar
Delhi
27 July 20XX
The Manager
Hill View Hotel
Shimla
Subject: Enquiry about the accommodation
Dear Sir
My friend Ramanand stayed in your hotel for a week last year during the Diwali holidays. He highly recommended your hotel and raved about the excellent arrangements, the pick–ups, the food, etc. So, I write this to you as per his advice.
I have a plan to visit Shimla with my parents and sisters this year from 4th October. I need two double bedrooms with attached baths for ten days.
Would you please let me know if such an accommodation is available during that period? Also, please let me know the charges, and other terms and conditions.
On hearing from you, I shall remit you for advance booking and finalise my travel programme. Hope to hear from you.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
David
Question. You are Rahul/Renu of 97, Prashan Vihar, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, studying at a coaching centre in Model Town, Delhi. You need accommodation for yourself. Write a letter to the Manager of Paying Guest Services, 108, students Complex, Model Town, Delhi, inquiring about the details such as the type of accommodation, monthly charges and other facilities.
Answer.
97, Prashant Vihar
Saharanpur
Uttar Pradesh XXXXXX
18 July 20XX
The Manager
108, Students Complex
Model Town
New Delhi 1100XX
Subject: Inquiry about the accommodation
Dear Sir
I came across your advertisement in the Indian Express dated 16th July and would like to know in detail about the accommodation offered by you. I have earlier too stayed at other paying guest accommodations and my track record can be verified from my previous owners. I am a resident of Saharanpur and studying in Delhi. I am preparing for CA. My coaching centre is in Model Town and I would like to be accommodated near it to save travel time. Kindly send me the details about the type of accommodation offered, monthly charges, facilities available like attached bathrooms and Wi-Fi facility, etc. Any other features 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
Rahul
Question. You intend to join coaching classes at Success Coaching Centre situated in Chennai. The institute specializes in teaching science to classes XI – XII. Write a letter of enquiry in 100 – 120 words addressed to the Administrator in – charge of the institute seeking clarification about the timing, duration, staff, transport and other necessary details for joining the institute. You are Sonia / Shiv of 2, Murthi Road, Chennai.
Answer:
Sonia
2, Murthi Road
Chennai.
Date : 20th March 2018
Administrator in-Charge
Success Coaching Centre
Chennai.
Subject : Enquiry for Class XI – XII two year study course.
Respected Sir / Madam
I am Sonia, a student of class X of KV, Murthi Nagar Chennai. I want to pursue non-medical stream and am planning to join a coaching class for the same. I came to know that your institute is the best and so I am keen to join it. I am interested in joining the two year classroom course. Kindly give me the following details-
1. Details of the course structure.
2. The timing of the class.
3. The details of the faculty.
4. Availability of transport facility.
5. Fee structure for the course.
I request you to reply at the earliest so that I can take a decision.
Thank you
Yours Sincerely
Sonia
Question. You are Mrs. / Mr. Gupta. Your son is a student of Class XII and wants to pursue a course in Mass Communication. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Dean, Institute of Mass Communication, University of Delhi, seeking information about the course admission procedure, eligibility criteria, fee structure, hostel facilities, placement opportunities,etc.
Answer:
302, Hi life Apartments
Malad, Mumbai.
Date 12 October 2022
Dean
Institute of Mass Communication
University of Delhi
New Delhi.
Subject : Enquiry for course in Bachelor of Mass Communication. Sir I am Mrs. Gupta M/O Saransh Gupta. My son is studying in Class XII and wants to pursue Mass Communication. So, I am writing to you to enquiry about the said course. Kindly give me the following details.
I want to know the course content, course duration, fee structure, eligibility criteria, admission procedure for the B. Mass. Comm. Degree course. Also, information on hostel availability will be required. Also, I want to know about the placement opportunities that will be available to my son once he completes the course. Kindly give any other additional information that you think is required.
Please reply with the same at the earliest so that I can make an informed decision.
Thank You
Yours Sincerely
Mrs. Gupta
Question. You are Shiv/Shiva of C-12, Rajouri Garden, Delhi; you wish to make a pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Haridwar with your family of five. Write a letter to S.S. Travels, Station Road, Delhi enquiring about the schedule of their conducted tour by deluxe buses to these places. Ask about the charges, boarding and lodging arrangements and the total time needed for the tour.
Answer :
C-12 Rajouri Garden,
Near Jain Temple
New Delhi - 54
April, 4 , 20××
The Manager
S.S. Tours and Travels
Station Road,
Delhi
Subject : “Enquiry about Conducted Tours”
Sir
I wish to make a pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Haridwar with my family of five.
Please let me know your terms for conducted tours by deluxe buses to the places mentioned above. The rates should include lodging/boarding charges, fare per km per bus.
I would like to know the kind of boarding and lodging facilities provided by you, the duration of journey and halting.
Also let me know if any student discount is admissible.
Expecting an early response.
Yours sincerely
Shiva.
Question. You are Tripti, Head Girl of Guru Nanak Girls Sr. Sec. School, Kanpur. Write a letter to Dimple Caterers,Motijheel, Kanpur to find out the rate for conducting the XII standard farewell party, enquiring about catering charges per head, service charges and advance to be paid.
Answer :
Guru Nanak Girls, Sr. Sec. School
Lajpat Nagar
Kanpur.
28 December, 20××
The Manager
Dimple Caterers
Motijheel
Kanpur.
Subject : “Enquiring Charges”
Sir,
We are conducting a farewell party for the students of class XIIth on 30th January, 20×× We want the details regarding your catering services. We wish to know the number of items that will be provided by you, the services and the catering cost per head. We will not in anyway compromise on promise on the service and quality of food. It should be the best.
Also inform us whether you will be providing snacks and soft drinks along with the food and if a sweet dish is included in your meal. If so, how many sweet dishes will be provided to us. We will need you to arrange the snacks, soft drinks, food, sweet dish, crockery etc. We request you to provide us with the best,prompt and quick servicemen.
Send in your details with the price list at the earliest so that we can book our order.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Tripti
(Class XI-A)
Question. You are Naveen of 43, Ram Nagar, Meerut. You wish to join NDA coaching classes. Write a letter to the director Akash classes, Kota enquiring about the coaching classes for the next examination. Ask for all necessary details in 100-120 words. 8 marks
Answer :
43, Ram Nagar,
Meerut
26th January, 20××
The Director,
Akash Classes,
Jaipur Road,
Kota.
Subject : “Enquiry about the Coaching for NDA“
Sir,
I have just passed class XII and now want to join NDA. I have come to know that your institution gives coaching to qualify the admission test for NDA. I would like to join the same. Kindly furnish me with the following details :
l The duration of the course
l The fees
l The qualification to join the course (if any)
If you have any printed material or brochure on the same, kindly send it to me on the above address.
Thanking You
Yours sincerely,
Naveen.
Question. You are Sunita/Suraj of 4 Grant Road, Dadar. You need accommodation for yourself. Write a letter to the Manager of paying guest service, 15, Aditya Complex, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, enquiring about the details such as type of accommodation, monthly charges, facilities provided etc.
Answer :
4, Grant Road,
Dadar
25th February, 20××
The Manager
Paying Guest House,
New-Delhi,
Subject : “Enquiry About Accommodation”.
Sir,
I am a resident of Dadar and have joined coaching classes in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi. I wanted to enquire if there is a room available as an accommodation for a paying guest in and around this area. If so, please let me know whether it is single or twin sharing. Besides this, could you also send me the details regarding monthly charges of boarding and lodging? Kindly also let me know if there is 24 hours power-supply, a mode of transport available and also if there is any shopping centre located close by.
Hope you would send me the details as soon as possible so that I could shift there at the earliest.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully
Suraj.
Question. You are Kailash / Kusum of 148, Model Town, Delhi, you wish to do a short term-course on personality development. Write a letter to the Director, Personal Care, Hyderabad enquiring about the course-details
Answer :
148, Model Town
Delhi
28th August 20XX
The Director
Personal Care
Hyderabad
Subject : “Enquiry About Short Term Course”
Sir,
With reference to your advertisement dated 26 August, I have come to know that you provide a short term course on personality development. I would like to join it as I am awaiting my class 12th result and I am free for about three months. Kindly let me know the duration of the course and the fee structure.
Kindly inform me at the earliest so that I can join the course immediately, without wasting time.
Yours sincerely
Kusum.
Practice Questions:
1.You are Raj/Renu of 55, Blue Rose Apartments, Majestic Circle, Bangalore. As you have a passion for learning languages, you want to do a crash course in Japenese language from Lingua Fiesta, Whitefield, Bangalore. Write a letter in about 150-200 words, to the Director, Lingua Fiesta inquiring about the duration of the course, details about the batches, faculty, timing and the terms and conditions for admission.
2. You are a family of four going on tour to Rajasthan.Write a letter to the Manager, Silver Oak, Mall Road, Jaipur, enquiring about the charges, facilities, transport, tour guides and all other necessary details.
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