Enquiry vs Inquiry

Enquiry vs Inquiry

Enquiry – to ask a question or questions to find out information in an informal setting

For e.g.:

1. I called the festival organisers with an enquiry on the facilities provided.

2. Mukta has an enquiry regarding the doctor’s fees.

Inquiry – the act of carrying out a formal investigation

For e.g.:

1. The police conducted an inquiry regarding the murder.

2. The court has ordered an inquiry on the allegation against the police constable.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with correct words

1. Meet has got an (enquiry/inquiry) about the new face wash.
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2. Vijayan is facing an (enquiry/inquiry) at work connected to the misappropriated funds.
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3. Tanay has sent an (enquiry/inquiry) to the travel agent.
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4. The detective is going to conduct an (enquiry/inquiry) about the robbery in Vignan Mansion.
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5. Prateek has an (enquiry/inquiry) about the exchange offer for Maruti cars advertised in the newspaper.
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