WRITING A REQUEST LETTER

Making a request

Informal Can /Could you

have a look for me?
Could you please

Do you think you could

Would you mind having a look for me?

Could you possibly

Formal
have a look for me?
Would it be possible for you

I am wondering if you could possibly

have a look for me.
I wonder if you could

I’d be very grateful if you could

I’d appreciate it if you could

1. Rewrite the questions.

1. Is there anything for children to do?
I wonder if you could tell me _________________________________________.
2. Will the house be free in June?
I would be grateful if you could tell me ________________________________.
3. What courses are available?
Could you please tell me ________________________________?
4. Where will I stay?
Would you be so kind as to tell me ________________________________?
2. Where do these phrases belong in the letter? Write the letters (a- h) in the spaces (1-8).
a. Could you please tell me
b. Finally, I would appreciate it if you could send me
c. First of all, I would like to know a little more about
d. For instance
e. I am writing with reference to
f. I look forward to hearing from you soon
g. I would be grateful if you would send me
h. in addition, I would appreciate more information about
Dear Sir/Madam,
(1) ___________________ your advertisement in the newspaper yesterday. I am interested in
applying to the Trust and (2) ___________________ further information.
(3) ___________________ the Trust. Your advertisement says that it is for young people.
(4)___________________ how old I must be to apply? I am going to be 18 next month. (5)
___________________ the kinds of projects that you support. (6) ___________________, is it
possible to receive a grant to help with my university studies?
(7) ___________________ an application form.
(8) ___________________.
Yours faithfully,
Cosmo Brickett
3. You want to get a job in London next summer. Write a reply to the advertisement below. Use the
letter above and the notes to help you.

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