Question

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.

Answer 1

24, Green Park Colony
New Delhi

1 September 2026

The Incharge
National War Memorial
New Delhi

Subject: Enquiry about a School Visit to a Memorial

Dear Sir,

This is to enquire about organising a school visit to the National War Memorial for the students of Class 8. Could you please provide details about the available dates for student visits?

Firstly, I request you to share the duration of the tour. Secondly, I would appreciate it if you could explain whether there is any entry fee for students. I would also be grateful to get further details on the rules and guidelines to be followed by student groups. Lastly, could you clarify if prior booking or permission is required?

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

Yours sincerely,
Nikita Sharma