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Invitation and Replies Class 12 Format,

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August 9, 2019 by Bhagya

Invitation and Replies Class 12 Format, Examples

♦ Invitation

To invite someone for an occasion, we use the written form Invitation.

Invitations are generally printed cards through which we invite our guests on some auspicious occasions
like wedding, birthday, wedding anniversary, house warming, the inauguration of a shop/factory, etc.

♦ Invitations are of two types:

(a) Formal and

(b) Informal.

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♦ Main Characteristics:

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An invitation is a complete information. It answers the questions: who, whom, when, where, what time and
for what. The important components of an invitation, therefore, are:
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Occasion
Name(s) of the invitee(s)
Name(s) of the host(s)
Date, time and venue.
Name(s) of the chief guest or special invitees, in case of an official invitation.

♦ Format of Formal Invitations:

In case of formal invitations, each of the following is written in a separate line with fonts of varying sizes.

Names of the hosts

Name of the invitee (in case of a formal letter of invitation)
Formal phrase of invitation, for example:

Request the pleasure your benign presence/company Seek your auspicious presence

Solicit your gracious presence on the auspicious occasion

Date, time and venue of the event
Occasion/ reason of the invitation.

♦ Characteristics of Formal Invitations:

1. Meant for a lot of invitees:

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 In case a VIP is invited as the chief guest, the name of the VIP must appear prominently.
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Name of the invitee is not to be included. The addressee’s address is to be written only on the
envelope.
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The date of writing is not to be given.
There is no signature of the host.
The abbreviation RSVP (French: repondez silvers plait) i.e. ‘Please reply’ is written below on the left
side with name(s), address and phone number of the host(s).
Put the invitation into a box.
Do not exceed 50 words.

2. Meant for an individual (a formal letter of invitation)

Include the name of the invitee.

These are to be written on run-on lines. The sentence is not broken into different words/phrases.
Other details are similar to the mass-scale invitations.

♦ Writing Informal Invitations:

Informal

Written in a letter form, in an informal format. Such letters are very persuasive in nature.
Written in the first person.
Salutation is ‘dear + name’.
Complimentary close ‘Yours sincerely’.
Date of writing the invitation is given.
Sender’s address appears on the left-hand side.
Various tenses used to suit the sense.

♦ Replies
Replies Accepting or Declining

Formal Follow a set formula:

formal words: ‘kind invitation’, ‘great pleasure’, ‘regret’, etc.

Use third person (‘they’) instead of first person (T, ‘We’)
Address of the writer and the date to be written.
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Do not use any formal expressions, but use informal words and expressions
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Use first person (‘I’, ‘We’).
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♦ Previous Years’ CBSE Examination Questions
♦ Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.

As Secretary of the Literary Club of St. Anne’s School, Ahmedabad, draft a formal invitation in not more than
50 words for the inauguration of the club in your school. (Delhi 2009)

Answer:

St. Anne’s School

Ahmedabad

We cordially invite all staff, students and parents for the inauguration of the Literary Club of the School
on 29th July between 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. within the school premises. Well, known novelist, Mr

Sandeep Kumar will be our Chief Guest. You all are also requested to join us in the auditorium for tea and

snacks after the inauguration ceremony.

Secretary

Question 2.

The literary club of your school is putting up the play ‘Waiting for Godot’. As secretary of the club, draft an
invitation inviting the famous writer Sudeesh Gupta to be the guest of honour at the function. Write the
invitation in not more than 50 words. You are Govind/Gauri. (All India 2014)

Answer:

ABC School

Shastri Nagar

Mumbai

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Dear SirSubject: Invitation as Chief Guest

The Literary club of our school is putting up the play ‘Waiting for Godot’ on 17th January, 20xx in our

school auditorium from 9-10 am. On behalf of our club, I would like to extend a cordial invitation to you to

be the guest of honour at the function. It would be our privilege if you consent to grace this occasion with

your esteemed presence.Gauri

Secretary (Literary Club)

Question 3.

As the principal of a reputed college, you have been invited to inaugurate a Book Exhibition in your
neighbourhood. Draft a reply to the invitation in not more than 50 words, expressing your inability to attend
the function. You are Tarun/Tanvi. (All India 2014)

Answer:

Reply To Invitation:

The Principal

ABC College

March 25th, 20xx

Subject: Inability to accept the Invitation Sir

I would like to express my gratitude to the Civil Lines Book Club for inviting me to inaugurate the first

edition of the Civil Club Book Exhibition. But I regret my inability to attend the function due to a prior

commitment. I have to attend a meeting with the governing body of our college on the same day for

which the inauguration is scheduled.

Yours faithfully

Tanvi

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Question 4.

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You have received an invitation to be the judge for a literary competition in St. Ann’s School. Send a reply in
not more than 50 words, confirming your acceptance. You are Mohan/Mohini. (All India)

Answer:
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Confirming Acceptance:

16, XYZ Lane

ABC Nagar,

Chennai

St. Ann’s School

TVS Nagar

Chennai

Subject: Acceptance of invitation for judging the literary competition.

Sir,

I would like to express my gratitude to St. Ann’s School for inviting me to be the judge for a literary

competition in your school. I confirm my acceptance for the same and will make sure that I am present

there at the scheduled date and time.

Yours sincerely

Mohini

Question 5.

Sunrise Global School, Agra is going to organize a one-act play competition in the school auditorium. You
have decided to invite noted stage artiste, Nalini to grace the occasion. Draft a formal invitation for her in
about 50 words. You are Karuna/Karan, Cultural Secretary. (Delhi 2016)

Answer:

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take pleasure in inviting

noted stage artist

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MS. NALINI

to grace the one-act play competition

in the School Auditorium

on Tuesday, 1st April, 20xx

From 8:30 am to 11:00 am RSVP

Awaiting a favourable response from your end.

RSVP

Karuna, Cultural Secretary

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Question 6.

On 30th November your school is going to hold its annual sports day. You want Mr. Dhanraj Pillai, a noted
hockey player to give away the prizes to the budding sportspersons of the school. Write a formal invitation
in about 50 words requesting him to grace the occasion. You are Karun^/Karan, Sports Secretary, Sunrise
Global School, Agra. (All India)

Answer:

Sunrise Global School

takes pleasure in inviting

Noted Hockey Player

MR, DHANRAJ PILLAI

to grace the occasion of its

Annual Sports Day

and to give away prizes to our budding sportspersons

on 30th November, 20xx

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Question 7.

Your friend, P.V. Sathish, has invited you to attend the wedding of his sister, Jaya. You find that you have an
important paper of pre-board examination on the day of the wedding. Thus you cannot attend the event.
Write in about 50 words a formal reply to the invitation expressing your regret. You are PuneeV Puneeta Vij,
M 114, Fort Road, Chennai. (All India 2017)

Answer:

15th January, 20xx

Thank you P.V. Sathish for your kind invitation to the wedding of your sister, Jaya on 23rd January, 20xx. I

regret my inability to attend as I have an important pre-board examination on the day of the wedding.

Wishing the newly wedded couple a very happy married life. Best wishes Puneet

M-114, Fort Road, Chennai

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