Asking for information, Indirect questions, Connectors of addition

Asking for information

We write an inquiry when we want to ask for more information concerning a product, service or other information about a product or service that interests us. These letters or emails can be written in response to an advertisement that we have seen in the paper, a magazine, a commercial on television when we are interested in purchasing a product, but would like more information before making a decision.

Here are some tips to help you write a letter asking for information:

• Get to the point. Tell the reader exactly what type of information you need and politely ask him/her to send it to you. Assure the reader you will pay any customary fees that are involved.
• Provide a brief explanation as to why you need this information. 
• Thank the reader. Be sure to provide your contact information 

Important language to remember:

• The start: Dear Sir or Madam, To Whom It May Concern, etc.
• Giving reference: With reference to your advertisement in..., Regarding your advertisement in ...
• Requesting a catalogue, brochure, etc.:... , would (could) you please send me ... 
• Requesting further information: I would also like to know ..., Could you tell me whether ... , I am looking for…, I am also interested in…, Could you also give me some information about…
• Conclusion: I am looking forward to hearing from you soon
• Close: Yours faithfully, Sincerely

Indirect questions

Direct questions are often considered impolite when speaking to strangers. To be more polite we often use indirect question forms. Indirect questions serve the same purpose as direct questions, but are considered more formal. When using an indirect question, use an introductory phrase followed by the question itself in positive sentence structure. Connect the two phrases with the question word or "if" in the case the question is a "yes", "no" question.

Introductory phrase + question word (or if) + positive sentence

Connectors of addition

We use these connectors to give additional information:
too, as well, also, in addition

Here are some examples to see how they are used. Notice the position of the connectors.
too /as well are use at the end of the sentence:

also usually comes before the second verb (when the second verb is "to be" we put also after the verb):

In addition is usually used at the start of the second sentence: