Rearranging Sentences in an Inquiry Letter

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What should be briefly mentioned in a first inquiry letter to a supplier?

Details of products and their prices

Sources where the potential supplier's name was obtained (correct)

Methods of payment and delivery times

Recommendations from business associates

Which part of a reply to an inquiry letter should show the sending of details of products, price lists, discounts, and samples?

State of the market

Opening Paragraph

Sending Paragraph (correct)

Closing paragraph

If a business is interested in sports shirts, what type of inquiry expression should be used?

There is a brisk demand for high-quality sports shirts you manufacture. (correct)

The sports shirts are not currently popular in the market.

Sports shirts are not in demand during the tourist season.

The demand for high-quality sports shirts is low.

What type of inquiry letter is sent to a supplier with whom the person has not previously done business?

First inquiry Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a routine inquiry letter to a supplier with no past transactions?

Details of products in a catalog and price list Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an inquiry letter usually mentions the state of the market for specific goods?

State of the market Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an inquiry letter should contain the signature of the sender?

Signature Signup and view all the answers

'A recommendation from a business associate or based on an advertisement in daily, weekly, or trade press' refers to:

Sources where potential suppliers' names can be obtained Signup and view all the answers

What information should typically be found in the 'State of the market' section in an inquiry letter?

Current demands or trends related to requested goods. Signup and view all the answers

What does the first letter of inquiry request from the recipient?

To send a sample of their products Signup and view all the answers

In the second letter of inquiry, what is the reason given for contacting the recipient?

Referring to a mutual connection in the industry Signup and view all the answers

What action does the writer request at the end of the first letter of inquiry?

A reply by the end of the month Signup and view all the answers

Which document is NOT specifically mentioned as being requested in any of the inquiry letters?

Recommendation letter Signup and view all the answers

In what way is the third letter of inquiry different from the others?

It doesn't mention being recommended by anyone Signup and view all the answers

What is the common sentiment expressed at the end of all three inquiry letters?

'We hope to hear from you' Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an inquiry letter typically mentions the urgency due to an upcoming event?

'Closing paragraph' Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is NOT commonly requested in an inquiry letter?

'State of the market' analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT emphasized in any of the inquiry letters?

'Interest in long-term partnership' Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT specifically mentioned as being included in the inquiry letters?

Your company details as per Ms. Elsie Wong's recommendation Signup and view all the answers