The laboratory in-charge of Navjyoti Senior Secondary School, Ambala, is ordering ten microscopes and twenty-five test-tube stands from Gupta Scientific Suppliers, Ambala Cantt. Choose the most appropriate subject line for the letter:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Order for microscopes and test-tube stands for the science laboratory
A subject line names the exact purpose of the letter in a few words. The school has already decided what it wants and is placing an order. This subject line says it is an order and names the items.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Enquiry about the price of microscopes and test-tube stands — Incorrect. It suits a letter of enquiry, which only asks about prices. Here the school is buying the items.
Option 2: Complaint about damaged microscopes received last week — Incorrect. It suits a letter of complaint. No goods have been received yet.
Option 4: Some items needed by our school — Incorrect. It is too vague. It does not say that this is an order or name the items.