Asking for Information Writing Exercise

A Correct these real student writing mistakes

1 Dear Sir,
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2 I have seen an advertisement of your apartment.
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3 What would be the total price for two weeks?
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4 We will be six people.
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5 Does the flat have an air conditioning?
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6 I would to know if there is a bus stop nearby.
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7 Can you let us some information about local museums?
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8 Are pets allowed to the flat?
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B Join the phrases.

Could you tell me have wifi?

Does the flat how far it is from the beach.
I'm interested if it is available then?
I look forward in renting the apartment.
I'd like to know to receiving your reply.

C You are going to a campus in England for a two week English course. Write an email asking about the
facilities that the student accomodation has available.

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ANSWERS

1 Dear Sir,
Dear Sir or Madam,
2 I have seen an advertisement of your apartment.
I have seen an advertisement for your apartment.
3 What would be the total price for two weeks?
What would the total price be for two weeks?
4 We will be six people.
There will be six of us.
5 Does the flat have an air conditioning?
Does the flat have air conditioning?
6 I would to know if there is a bus stop nearby.
I would to know if there is a bus stop nearby.
7 Can you let us some information about local museums?
Can you give us some information about local museums?
8 Are pets allowed to the flat?
Are pets allowed in the flat?

Could you tell me if it is available then?

Does the flat have a lift?
I'm interested in renting the apartment.
I look forward to receiving your reply.
I'd like to know how far it is from the beach.

www.autoenglish.org Written by Bob Wilson ©Robert Clifford McNair Wilson 2010