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A letter of enquiry is a formal letter written to seek detailed information about something the writer wants to know. For example, it can be used for joining a course, organising an event, knowing details about a trip, etc. The language used is formal and specific, with relevant queries.
Letter of Enquiry

Keep the letter formal, specific and polite . Ask only the details you actually need.

Question 36
Now, write a letter of enquiry. Your school wishes to organise a visit to a Memorial in your state/region. Write the letter to the incharge of that memorial requesting for information regarding available dates for visits, the duration of the tour, any entry fees, and guidelines for student groups.
  • Follow the given layout.
  • Use the cues given below to draft the letter.
(Sender’s address)
(Date)
(Receiver’s address)
Subject: Enquiry about a School Visit to a Memorial
Dear Sir,
(Body of the letter)
Yours sincerely,
(Name)
Body of the Letter Prompts for Enquiry
Paragraph 1: State the purpose of writing This is to enquire about...
Could you please provide details about... ?
Paragraph 2: Ask for more details Firstly, I request you to share...
Secondly, I would appreciate it if you could explain...
I would also be grateful to get further details on...
Lastly, could you clarify if... ?
Paragraph 3: Request an early response An early reply will be greatly appreciated, as it will help...
I look forward to your guidance and support for making this trip meaningful.
How to answer: Follow the exact formal layout, then make sure all four required queries—dates, duration, fees and student-group guidelines—appear in the body.
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[School Address]

15 July 20XX

The In-charge
[Name of Memorial]
[City / State]

Subject: Enquiry about a School Visit to a Memorial

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is to enquire about organising an educational visit to your memorial for a group of students from our school.

Firstly, I request you to share the available dates and timings for school visits. Secondly, kindly let us know the usual duration of the guided tour and whether any entry fee is charged. I would also be grateful for details regarding group size, prior booking, identification requirements and any other guidelines that student groups must follow.

An early reply will be greatly appreciated, as it will help us plan the visit properly. I look forward to your guidance and support in making the trip meaningful for our students.

Yours sincerely,
[Name]
[Designation / Class]

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