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Practice Questions

I. On behalf of the Chief Postmaster, write a letter in 100–120 words to Batra Stationery
Mart, Ghantaghar, Ghaziabad placing an order for paper, ink, and various other items
of stationery in your post office.

In your letter, you should:
• describe your requirement of stationery items — number and type.
• ask the time required to deliver the goods to the post office.
• find out the details of the goods and mode of payment.

II. On behalf of the Manager, Shikha Cooperative Society, write a letter in 100–120 words
to Swings Craft Diaries and Calendars, Greater Noida, placing an order for diaries and
calendars for the year 20XX.

In your letter, you should:
• describe your requirement of diaries and calendars — number and type.
• ask the time required to deliver the consignment to your office.
• find out the details about mode of payment.

III. On behalf of the Literary Society of your school, write a letter in 100–120 words to
Sharma Book Store, Noida, placing an order for 35 copies of A Long Walk to Freedom
by Nelson Mandela (paperback edition) to be distributed to the winners of Literary Quiz
Inter-school Contest held in your school.

In your letter, you should:
• describe your requirement of books — number and type.
• ask the time required to deliver in the school.
• find out the details of the mode of payment.

IV. You are the Principal of ABC Wings School, Noida. You want to prescribe The Spark
English Grammar published by G. Ram Books Pvt. Ltd. Write a letter to the publishers
placing your order for classes 1 to 5. Invent other details necessary for the letter. (Word
limit: 100–120)

V. You run a library in your colony. You have come across about the audio books. Write
a letter to an online seller that deals in audio books. Place the order for some famous
books. Invent other details. (Word limit: 100–120)

VI. Your younger brother passed the civil services test. Now, you want to invite friends and all
relatives to celebrate the occasion. Write a letter placing an order with a reputable shop/
brand for snacks and other items as per your requirements. (Word limit: 100–120).

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