Fill in various missing words in your enquiries

1) Could you tell me what the minimum order …is…..

2) I would like to know if ………dollar………… a price of a unit.
3) I would be grateful if …………you………….could give us a free quotation for replacement.
4) I am interested in finding out …………………..you include in the range of your services.
5) I wonder if it would be possible ……………….have discounts for retailers.
6) Could you let me know if you ……could………..send us a free proof garment.
7) I would like to know if ………………..is a discount for bulk orders.
8) I would be grateful if you ……………….organise European wide delivery.
9) I am interested in finding out ……what……………….you could send us send us some extra
stationery.
10) I wonder if it would be possible ……………….check up ……on……..an order.
11) Could you let me know if you ………………..send us some samples for inspection.
12) I would like to know whether ………………have some technical information about this
product.
13) I would be grateful if you could ……………us a complete illustrated catalogue.
14) I am interested in ………………..out some information about your new models.
15) I wonder if it would be possible to ………………..a copy of your latest price list.
16) Could you let me know what the cost for a batch of goods ………………………..
17) I would like to know if you ………………..only shops.
18) I would appreciate it if you could tell us ……about………your methods of payment.
19) I am interested in finding out what your delivery terms ……on…………..
20) I wonder if it would be possible to …………ask……………for a brochure.

In a formal letter of enquiry we often use polite forms to ask

questions. Compare the question forms below:
Direct (neutral) form Indirect (formal) form
Do you have advanced courses Please could you tell me if you have advanced courses
available? available?
I would be grateful if you could let me know what dates the
What dates do the courses start?
courses start.
What kind of visa should I apply
I would like to know what kind of visa I should apply for.
for?
Please send me more information. I would be grateful if you could send me more information.

Write the following questions and requests in an indirect (polite and formal) way.

1. Do you provide special training for goalkeepers?

2. I’m 19 years old. Can I take part in the football camp?

3. Do you have any camps for girls?

4. Send me a brochure.

5. My son doesn’t speak any English. Do you have any courses for beginners?

6. Will you pick my daughter up from the airport?

7. I’m vegetarian. Do you provide vegetarian meals?

8. Tell me the arrangements for health insurance.

9. Will I meet any famous players?