Invitation and Reply
4 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1
Types of Invitations
• Formal Invitations: Polite, pleasant, and courteous.
o Printed Invitation Cards:
▪ Used for large gatherings like weddings.
▪ Same message sent to all guests.
▪ Example: Wedding cards.
o Formal Letters:
▪ Handwritten, addressed to VIPs or special guests.
▪ Personalized for each invitee.
▪ Example: Invitations to judges or principals for events.
• Informal Invitations:
o Personal Letters:
▪ Used to invite friends and relatives.
▪ Relaxed, informal tone.
▪ Example: Birthday parties or family gatherings.
Format of Formal Printed Cards
• Structure: Centrally aligned, no punctuation, uses various fonts.
• Content: Includes the host’s name, event purpose, date, time, venue, and RSVP details.
• Language: Formal, third-person pronouns; first-person pronouns are prohibited.
Formal Letters of Invitation
• Purpose: Used for inviting special guests or heads of institutions.
• Structure: Follows a regular formal letter format.
• Language: Formal, allows first and second-person pronouns.
Replies to Invitations
• Formal Replies:
o Written in third person, concise, formal in tone.
o Format does not follow regular formal letters.
o Includes acceptance or regret and reason for refusal.
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• Informal Replies:
o Written in first person, warm and simple language.
o Expresses acceptance or regret with the reason for refusal.
Sample Question 1: Formal Invitation (Printed Card)
• Question: M/s Shyam Lal & Sons are opening a new general store ‘Galaxy Novelties’ in Geetanjali Enclave
Dwarka Delhi. The inauguration ceremony is fixed for Sunday the 19th of October 2024 at 11 a.m. Draft a
formal invitation for the purpose.
M/s Shyam Lal & Sons
Request the pleasure of your company
At the inauguration ceremony of their new general store
‘Galaxy Novelties’
On Sunday, 19th October 2024 at 11 a.m.
At Geetanjali Enclave, Dwarka, Delhi.
RSVP: 9876543210
Sample Question 2: Formal Invitation (Letter)
• Question: You are Sachin Bansal, the Head Boy of Springdales Public School, Gurgaon. Your school is holding
an Inter-School T-20 Cricket Championship from 2 Oct. to 8 Oct. 2024. Write a formal invitation to Sh. B.S.
Bedi, the legendary cricketer, to inaugurate the championship on 2 Oct. 2024 at 10 a.m. in your school
ground.
Springdales Public School
Gurgaon
25 September. 2024
Sh. B.S. Bedi
2/27 Jor Bagh
New Delhi
Sir,
Subject: Inauguration of Cricket Championship
Our school is holding an Inter-School T-20 Cricket Championship from 2 October to 8 October 2024. All the
schools of the area are likely to participate. Your presence will certainly inspire everyone. You are requested
to inaugurate the championship on 2 October 2024 at 10 a.m. in our school grounds.
Kindly confirm your availability by 30 September.
Yours sincerely,
Sachin Bansal
(Head Boy)
Sample Question 3: Formal Reply
• Question: You have received an invitation card to attend the Golden jubilee anniversary celebration of your
best friend’s grandparents. Draft a formal reply declining the invitation citing an appropriate reason for the
same.
Mr. and Mrs. Sharma regretfully decline the invitation to the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
Singh on 10 September 2024 due to a prior family commitment. We extend our best wishes for the event
and hope to join in your celebrations at a future occasion.
Sincerely,
Shashi
Sample Question 4: Informal Invitation
• Question: Rohit has successfully qualified in CBSE-PMT. He wants to celebrate his admission to Shivaji
Medical College, Nagpur by throwing a party to his friends. Write an informal invitation giving details of
venue, time, and date. Do not exceed 50 words.
33/427 Priya Vihar
New Delhi
15 July 2024
Dear Varan,
You will be glad to learn that I have secured 80th rank in the CBSE-PMT competition. I have got admission in
Shivaji College, Nagpur. Please join me for dinner at Hotel Kanishka at 9.00 p.m. on 23 July 2024.
Yours sincerely,
Rohit
