Question

You are Neeraj/Neeraja Shekhar, Principal, Vasant Public School, Pune. Your school has just started a music department. Write a letter to the Manager of Melody House, Pune, wholesale suppliers of musical instruments, placing an order for musical instruments for the school. Ask for a discount on the catalogue prices. (120–150 words).

Answer 1

LETTER WRITING

Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given.

Credit should be given for the candidate'* creativity in presentation of ideas.

Use of both the traditional and the new format is permitted.

Mixing of the formats is not permitted

Format

1. sender'* address

2. date

3. receiver'* address

4. subject /heading

5. salutation

6. closing

Content

Expression

grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling

coherence and relevance of ideas and style

LETTER

–Placing an order for musical instruments Suggested Value Points

• reference to advertisement / correspondence / telephone conversation

• details of the order

1. musical instruments

2. numbers / quantity

3. discount on catalogue prices

• terms and conditions

(optional)

1. delivery time

2. advance payment/mode of payment

3. price

4. make / brand

• any other relevant point

(any 3 points)

Detailed Answer :

Vasant Public School

Pune

February; 26, 2018

The Manager

Melody House

Pune

Subject— : Placing an order for musical instruments

Dear Madam/Sir,

Thank you for the catalogue that you had sent with the latest price list. After going through it, we would like to place an order for the following items— :

Product Quantity

Guitar 6

Tabla 3

Drums 3

Trumpet 2

Piano 6

Attached herewith is a draft of 30% advance payment. Rest of the payment will be made after the delivery of the listed items. Also, kindly provide necessary discounts on the products.

Thanking You

Yours sincerely

Neerja Shekhar