Invitation and Replies Class 12th 2023

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2 Formal & Informal Invitations and Replies
WRITING INVITATIONS
(Formal and Informal)

We hold many social functions such as celebrations of birthday, engagement, wedding, marriage anniversary;
appointment, promotion. Invitations form an important part of social dealings. An invitation is a request to
an individual to come or go somewhere, or to do something.
Invitations can be both formal as well as informal. Formal invitations can be printed on cards or can be drafted
in the form of social letters.
Formal invitations can be of two types:
(i) Printed invitation cards inviting guests to be present on a particular occasion. Such invitations do not
include the name of the addressee.
(ii) Formal typed (handwritten) letter addressed to a VIP invited to preside over a social, cultural and

educational function. In these invitations to VIPs the name of the addressee appears prominently.
Formal invitations are formal and polite, pleasant and courteous.
Informal invitations generally take the shape and form of personal letters. However, a printed card can also
be sent. We use these to invite our friends, relatives and dear ones with whom we have intimate, personal
and friendly relations.
In informal invitations the tone and treatment is relaxed, informal and friendly.
A. FORMAL INVITATIONS
Main Characteristics:
1. A formal invitation is normally a single sentence presentation in third person.

2. Formal invitations are generally printed invitation cards. We use them to invite guests on some auspicious
occasions like birthdays, weddings, inauguration of shops, houses, etc.
3. The invitation answers the questions who, whom, when, where, what time and for what, i.e.,  
— the occasion — name(s) of the invitee

— name(s) of the host — date, time and venue
4. The other details include name, designation and address of the organiser, sponsor or host or the name(s)
of the chief guest or special invitees, in case of an official invitation.
5. Printed formal invitations don’t include the name of the addressee.
6. Invitations to VIP to preside over a function do carry the name of VIP prominently.
7. Length as per CBSE guidelines is limited to 50 words.
I. PRINTED FORMAL INVITATIONS
Solved Questions
1. 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 19 October 20×× at 11 a.m. Prepare a draft of
formal invitation letter for the purpose.
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M/S SHYAM LAL & SONS
announce the opening of
GALAXY NOVELTIES
a general store
in
Geetanjali Enclave, Dwarka, Delhi
INAUGURATION
on
SUNDAY, 19th OCTOBER 20××
at
11 a.m.
All are cordially invited
Visit for all kinds of Grocery & Domestic items
AVAIL INAUGURAL DISCOUNT OF 10% ON ALL GOODS
RSVP
Galaxy Novelties
Phone: 011-2754××××
2. Your father, Mr Raj Kumar Gupta , residing at K-18, 13th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore wants to

celebrate the success of your brother Rohith’s clearing the IIT-JEE Entrance Examination and securing
admission in IIT Powai, Mumbai. He wants you to draft a formal invitation for him on his behalf. Draft
the invitation for him in not more than 50 words.
Ans.

MRS & MR RAJ KUMAR GUPTA

seek your auspicious presence at the Grand Celebration Party
of
their son Rohit’s successfully passing the
IIT-JEE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

at
UTSAV BANQUET HALL
Raj Kumar Road, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore-55
at
8:00 p.m.
on
1 October 20××
RSVP Compliments from Friends and Relatives

K-18, 13th Cross, Malleswaram
Bangalore
Phone: 97××××××××
3. Your sister Nivedita is going to marry Akhilesh (S/o Mr & Mrs S.M. Joshi, Nainital) Your father Mr K.S.

Bhardwaj has planned to hold the wedding at Hotel Kunal, New Delhi on 25 May 20×× at 8 p.m. Write
a formal invitation on behalf of Mr & Mrs K.S. Bhardwaj inviting guests to the auspicious occasion.
Give other details. Do not exceed 50 words.
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Ans. MR & MRS K.S. BHARDWAJ

request the pleasure of your company
on the auspicious occasion of the
MARRIAGE
of
their daughter
NIVEDITA
with
AKHILESH
(S/o Mr & Mrs S.M. Joshi of Nainital)
on
FRIDAY, 25 MAY 20××
at
HOTEL KUNAL, NEW DELHI
PROGRAMME
FRIDAY, 25 MAY 20××
Reception of Barat 8.00 p.m.

Dinner 9.00 p.m.
Wedding Ceremony 11.00 p.m.

SATURDAY, 26 MAY 20××
Doli 5.00 a.m.
RSVP With best compliments from

Bhardwaj Chemicals, Faridabad
All Relatives & Friends
Nive Cosmetics, New Delhi
Phone: 2475××××
4. You are a student of Newton Public School, Nagpur. The school is holding its annual function

on Saturday, 15 November 20×× at 11 a.m. The HRD Minister, Dr M.M. Joshi has consented
to be the chief guest. Design an invitation card to be sent to the parents and other invitees. Do not
exceed 50 words.
Ans. The Principal, Staff and Students

of
NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAGPUR

solicit the pleasure of your company
on
the auspicious occasion
of
THE ANNUAL FUNCTION

of their school
at
11.00 a.m. on Saturday, 15 November 20××
Dr M.M. Joshi, HRD Minister, Govt. of India
will be the Chief Guest and give away the prizes to the students.
RSVP
Principal
Newton Public School, Nagpur
Phone: 32545×××
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5. You are the Principal of Zodiac Senior Secondary School, Ooty. The school has completed 25 years of

its meritorious services to the society. The Silver Jubilee Celebrations are to be held on Sunday, 26
October 20××. Mrs M. Kamath, the founder and Principal will preside. Draft a suitable invitation to be
sent to important dignitaries of the city and the parents of students.

of
ZODIAC SR. SEC. SCHOOL, OOTY

invite you on the
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

of their school
on
Sunday, 26 October 20××
at
10:00 a.m.
in
THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
MRS M. KAMATH
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL
has kindly consented to preside over the function
and give away prizes/mementos.
RSVP
Principal
Phone: 0421-45××; 0421-34××××
6. Your school, Bal Peeth Residential School, Bellary is planning to organize the Annual Sports Day in

the school premises. Draft an invitation in not more than 50 words giving all the essential details.

of
BAL PEETH RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, BELLARY

request the pleasure of your company on their
ANNUAL SPORTS DAY

on Monday, 14 April 20××
at
5:00 p.m.
in the School ground
Air Marshal S.K. Sinha, AVSM
has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest
&
Smt. Radha Sinha
has graciously consented to give away the prizes.
You are requested to be seated by 4:30 p.m
RSVP
Principal
Phone: +9199100xxxxx

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7. 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]

Ans. THE LITERARY CLUB

of
RAMJAS PUBLIC SCHOOL, NEW DELHI

solicits the pleasure of your company
to the presentation of the Play
WAITING FOR GODOT

at
5:00 p.m. on Sunday, 18 December 20××
Mr Sudeesh Gupta, the famous writer
will be the Guest of Honour.
RSVP
Govind/Gauri
Ramjas Public School, New Delhi
Phone: 011-3275××××
II. FORMAL INVITATIONS (NOT PRINTED)
Solved Questions
1. You are the Director of Apex Orientations, a leading name in postal coaching for competitive examinations

including IIT-JEE and CBSE-PMT. Write a letter to the principals of some prestigious schools inviting
the names of two brilliant students from each institution to attend their Counselling Session free of cost.
Ans. Apex Orientations

38-A, Old Rohtak Road

Karol Bagh

New Delhi-110005

Ph: 2538××××

25 March, 20××
The Principal

ABC School

New Delhi

Sir/Madam

Sub: Free Counselling Session

Apex Orientations is a leading name in postal coaching for competitive examinations. We regard your

school as one of the prestigious institutions of Delhi. We will be honoured if you recommend any two
of your brilliant students to attend our Career Counselling Session for IIT-JEE and CBSE-PMT to be
held on 10 April 20××.
The participation will be free of cost.

Kindly send your recommendations by 7 April 20××.

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Ritu Nanda

Director

2. You are the Secretary of the Old Students’ Association, Mayo School, Ajmer. The 20th Alumni Meet

will be held on Sunday, 28 September 20×× at 8.00 p.m. at Palace Hotel. Write invitation letters to all
the old students of the school to attend the meet.
Ans. Old Students’ Association

Mayo School

Ajmer

1 September 20××
Dear Alumna/Alumnus

Sub: 20th Alumni Meet

The 20th Alumni Meet of Mayo School, Ajmer will be held on Sunday, 28 September 20×× at 8:00 p.m.

at The Palace Hotel, Ajmer. Old students, along with their spouses will be our guests of honour.
Kindly assemble at 8.00 p.m. in the banquet hall for a get-together, dance and dinner party.

Please confirm your seats by sending ` 500 to the undersigned.

Ayush K. Joshi

Secretary

3. You are Sachin Bansal, the Head Boy of IML Public School, Gurugram. Your school is holding an

Inter-School T-20 Cricket Championship from 2 October to 8 October 20××. Write a formal invitation
to Sh. B.S. Bedi, the legendary cricketer, to inaugurate the championship on 2 October 20×× at 10 a.m.
in your school ground.
Ans. IML Public School

Gurugram

25 September 20××
Sh. B.S. Bedi

2/27 Jorbagh

New Delhi

Sir

Sub: Inauguration of Cricket Championship

The school is holding an Inter-School T-20 Cricket Championship from 2 October to 8 October 20××.

All the schools of the area are likely to participate. Your presence will act as a catalyst and inspire us.
You are requested to inaugurate the championship on 2 October 20×× at 10 a.m. in the school grounds.
Kindly confirm your availability by 30 Sept.

Yours faithfully

Sachin Bansal

Head Boy

4. You are Navin/Neha, the Secretary of the Youth Club of your locality. You are organising an Inter-School

Group-Song Competition. Invite a prominent musician to act as one of the judges.
Ans. Youth Club

Nainital

5 December 20××

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Dear Mr Khanna

Kindly spare some time from your busy schedule and consent to act as one of the judges for an inter-

school group-song competition to be held on 24th December 20×× at 2.00 p.m. in the Community Centre,
Dehradun Road.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 10 December 20××.

Yours sincerely

Navin/Neha

Secretary

B. INFORMAL INVITATIONS
Main Characteristics:
Informal invitations follow the pattern of ordinary personal letters. These letters are written to relatives,
friends and acquaintances.
(i) These letters are first/second person presentations.

(ii) Personal feelings and emotions find an expression.

(iii) The writer’s address is given in the usual place.

(iv) The salutation is usually ‘Dear’ followed by the ‘name’.

(v) The date of writing is given, but the year is generally omitted.

(vi) The style and tone are relaxed and informal.

(vii) Different tenses are used as the sense demands.

(viii) The complimentary closing is: ‘Yours sincerely’.

Solved Questions
1. Rohit has got success 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.
Ans. 33/427 Priya Vihar

New Delhi

15 July 20××
Dear Varun

You will be glad to learn that I have secured 80th rank in the CBSE-PMT competition. I have got

admission in a prestigious institution – Shivaji College, Nagpur. I want to share a few happy moments
of my life in the company of my friends at a dinner in the Hotel Kanishka at 9.00 p.m. on 23 July 20××.
Please join the celebrations and merry-making.

Yours sincerely

Rohit

2. You are Leena Sen. The wedding of your elder sister Reena Sen is going to be held on 1 May 20×× at

Hotel Lake View, Udaipur. Write out an informal invitation to your friend Vinnie requesting her to
attend the function.
Ans. 4357, Vasant Kunj

Raj Nagar

1 May 20××
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Dear Vinnie

You will be pleased to know that the wedding of my elder sister Reena Sen is going to be held on

15 May 20×× at Hotel Lake View, Udaipur. The whole family will move there in the morning. I invite
you to join us at lunch in the hotel on the 15th. The wedding ceremony will take place at 8:00 p.m. in
the evening.
I do hope you will join us on the auspicious occasion.

Yours sincerely

Leena

3. You are Ankit Verma. Your friend from Malaysia is staying in the hostel. Invite him to join Diwali

celebrations with you at your residence.
Ans. 315/2 Raja Gardens

New Delhi

25 October 20××
Dear Surunayak

You know that Diwali, the festival of lights, is approaching. It gives me great pleasure to invite you to

Diwali celebrations at my residence. We shall have great fun.
Do join us for the ‘Puja’ and Diwali celebrations.

Yours sincerely

Ankit Verma

4. Write a letter to your friend inviting him on the housewarming ceremony of your newly constructed

house.
Ans. 27, Urban Estate

Sector 15

Karnal

25 July 20××
Dear Vineet

I invite you at the housewarming ceremony of our newly constructed house in Urban Estate. The ‘hawan’

ceremony is at 10:00 a.m. It will be followed by lunch at 1.00 p.m.
Kindly join us on this auspicious day. I’ll introduce you to my parents and close relatives.

Yours sincerely

Arun Gulati

5. Your parents have completed 25 years of their marriage. Invite your aunt, living in Hyderabad, to join

you in the Silver Jubilee celebration of their marriage at your residence.
Ans. 245 Rose Gardens

Mangalore

25 March 20××
Dear Aunt

My parents Sh. R.S. Swaminathan and Smt. Parvathi Devi will be completing 25 years of their happy,

prosperous and eventful married life next month. We are going to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of their married
life on 5 May 20××. It will be a simple ceremony. Only family members and close friends are invited.
Do join us on this auspicious day.

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Yours sincerely

S.R. Parthasarthy

6. You are Roshan Khera, a resident of Haryana. Invite your friend Hrishit Arora who lives in old Delhi

to spend a part of his summer vacation with you at your farmhouse near Pinjore.
Ans. Shivalik Farms

Raj Pura Village

Near Pinjore

25 April 20××
Dear Hrishit

I will be returning to my farmhouse after the examination. I invite you to spend at least a fortnight

with me at my farmhouse. It is a pollution free place with lots of trees and greenery all around. The
sylvan surroundings will have a refreshing effect on your heart and mind. We shall also visit Pinjore
gardens and Kalka hills.
Looking forward to your arrival.

Yours sincerely

Roshan Khera

7. You are Manoj. You are going on a picnic with a group of your classmates to Karna Lake, near Karnal.

Write an informal invitation to your friend Mohit to join you on that day.
Ans. 2436 Urban Estate

Sector-15

Karnal

25 Aug 20××
Dear Mohit

You will be pleased to learn that we have devised a way to beat the heat. I, along with five of my

classmates, have decided to go on a picnic to Karna Lake this Sunday, i.e., 30 August 20××. We’ll
assemble at my house at 8:00 a.m.
Do join us and have fun.

Yours sincerely

Manoj

Questions for Self-Evaluation
1. You are going on a picnic to Suraj Kund, near 4. On behalf of Mr and Mrs V.K. Mehra, draft

Haryana-Delhi border with a group of your a printed invitation card for the marriage of
classmates. Send an informal invitation to their daughter Prabha with Mayank (S/o Mr
your close friend Vipin to join you. & Mrs L.K. Dhingra of Faridabad). Give other
2. Send a formal invitation to Sh. K.B. Vaid, details such as date, time and venue.

noted novelist and educationist, to speak on 5. Your school, Modern School, Barakhamba

‘The importance of devotion, dedication and Road, New Delhi is organising its Annual
discipline’ in Value Education Club of your Sports Day. Draft an invitation to be sent to
school. the parents.
3. You are Vijay Ahuja, proprietor of kids planet, 6. Your school, St. Thomas Public School,

a showroom of children’s goods. Draft a formal Meerut, is organising an Inter-School One-Act
printed invitation to be sent to your patrons, Play Competition. Draft an invitation to the
friends and relatives. Give details such as famous playwright Vijay Kumar to act as one
date, time and venue. of the judges.
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7. Agarwal Education Society, Alwar has

to your local MLA to preside over the oath-
obtained franchise of Delhi Public School taking ceremony of the newly elected members
and intend to start construction of the school of the council on 17 September 20××.
building immediately. Draft an invitation of 14. Your grandparents have completed 50 years of

‘Bhoomi Pujan’ to be held on 25 August 20××. their wedded life. Send an informal invitation
8. You are the Principal of K.M. School, Bhiwani.
to your uncle, residing at Mysore to join you
Write an invitation to the parents and other in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of their
important persons of the city to grace the annual marriage at your house.
function of the school. Sh. K.L. Ahuja, Education 15. You have opened a boutique in Paschim Vihar.

Commissioner has agreed to be the chief guest. Draft an invitation for the inauguration of
9. Write out a suitable invitation to be sent to
the same, specifying the chief guest and
the parents of all students inviting them on other important details like date, time and
the Parents’ Day. You are Principal of ABN venue. The invitation should not exceed 50
School, Bhopal. words.
10. You are the sports secretary of the Sports Club

16. The Residents’ Welfare Society of your area

of Hindu School, Sonipat. Invite the famous is organising a ‘Bal Mela’ on Children’s Day.
cricketer Kapil Dev to inaugurate the new There will be food-stalls, games and rides
cricket complex recently built by the school. along with many attractive prizes. Extend an
11. M/s Spic and Span are opening a new showroom

invitation to the residents to participate in the
of ‘space saving furniture’ at Nehru Place, same in about 50 words.
New Delhi. The inauguration is to be held on 17. The Literacy Club of your school is organising
Sunday, 23 November 20×× at 9.00 a.m. Write

an inter-school caricature contest in your

a formal letter on their behalf inviting their school. Draft an invitation inviting the famous
friends and relatives to the function. cartoonist Satish Acharya to be the special
12. You are Shirish. You have been selected as

guest of honour during the contest.

pilot officer in IAF. You want to celebrate 18. You are Raj, S/o Sh. Dharmaraj of Greater
the occasion by hosting a grand party to your

Kailash, New Delhi. Your father wants you

selected friends. Send an informal invitation to to draft a formal invitation to be sent on the
your friend Madhu to join you on this occasion. occasion of your sister, Ritika’s marriage.
13. You are the President, Students’ Council of

Prepare the invitation.

your school. Send a proper letter of invitation
WRITING REPLIES TO INVITATIONS
(FORMAL AND INFORMAL)

OR
RESPONDING TO INVITATIONS
A formal reply is usually very short. It is brief and to the point. The quality of a good reply is that it must
always be pleasant. Even while declining the invitation or expressing inability to attend one must be polite
and courteous. Formal replies demand a formal tone and treatment. There is no room for unnecessary details
or superfluous matter in them.
An informal reply or private letter may, however, express personal feelings or desires in an intimate style
and informal tone.
Main characteristics:
(a) Formal Replies

• Acknowledge the invitation. • Express thanks in third person.

• Mention acceptance/regret. • Specify the reason for refusal.
• Be brief and specific. • Be formal in tone and treatment.
• Do not exceed the word limit (usually 50 words).
(b) Informal Replies

• Acknowledge the invitation in first person.

• Use second person for the sender of invitation.
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• Mention acceptance/regret.
• Specify the reason in case of refusal.
• Use warm and simple language.
• Do not exceed the word limit (usually 50 words).
RESPONDING TO INVITATIONS
(I) FORMAL REPLIES
Solved Questions
1. Draft a formal reply accepting an invitation to be present on the occasion of the wedding of Ankush S/o

Mr & Mrs Shankar of 24, Green Park Road, Kanpur. You are Vikram Gaur of A-30, Kamala Nagar, Agra.
Ans. Mr and Mrs Vikram Gaur thank Mr And Mrs Shankar for inviting them on the occasion of the wedding

of their son Ankush at 24, Green Park Road, Kanpur on 15 May 20×× and assure them that they will
be present on the occasion to wish the newly weds a very happy married life. Mr and Mrs Gaur will
reach Kanpur by the Agra Mail which leaves Agra at 8.00 a.m.
Vikram Gaur

5 May 20××

2. Write a formal reply expressing your inability to attend the birthday celebrations of your friend, Suresh

Pradhan’s son of 1235, Vivekananda Marg, Belur. You are Somesh Basu.
Ans. Mr and Mrs Somesh Basu wish to thank Mr & Mrs Suresh Pradhan for extending an invitation to

the birthday celebrations of their son Akshay at their residence 1235, Vivekananda Marg, Belur on
20 March 20×× and wish the young boy many happy returns of the day but regret their inability to be
present personally on account of some previous engagements.
Somesh Basu

16 March 20××

3. You are Dr Avinash Bhalla. You have received an invitation from the Director, Health Services, Haryana

who has invited leading medical practitioners of the state to attend a workshop on ‘child care’ on
20 May 20×× at 10:00 a.m. in Civil Hospital, Ambala. Respond to the invitation.
Ans. Dr Avinash Bhalla has a great pleasure in receiving the invitation from the Director, Health Services,

Haryana to attend a workshop on ‘Child Care’ on 20 May 20×× at 10:00 a.m. in Civil Hospital, Ambala.
He confirms his presence with thanks.

Avinash Bhalla

16 March, 20××

4. Draft a formal reply expressing your inability to attend the inauguration of the showroom

‘Regalia’ on Sunday, 20 July 20××, at 11 a.m. at B-12, Rohini. You are Navin Jain of C-5, G.K.-I,
New Delhi and your friend is G.L. Bansal of 23, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi.
Ans. C-5, GK-I,

New Delhi

15 July 20××

Mrs & Mr Navin Jain thank Mrs & Mr G.L. Bansal for the invitation to the inauguration of their

showroom ‘Regalia’ on Sunday, 20 July 20××, at 11 a.m. at B-12, Rohini, Delhi. However, they express
their inability to be present on the occasion due to a prior commitment.
Jains

5. You are Akshay/Aakriti. You have been invited to participate in a seminar on ‘Fundamental Rights of

Children’, organised by the Lions Club of your district. Respond to the invitation by writing a letter to
the Secretary of the club.
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Ans. 25, Aram Bagh Road

Meerut

5 May 20××

The Secretary

Lions Club, Meerut

Sub: Acceptance of Invitation

Sir

Thank you for your invitation to a seminar on ‘Fundamental Rights of Children’, and your concern for

the under-privileged children. I would like to utilise this opportunity to share my experiences with other
like-minded enthusiasts and experts.
I hereby confirm my participation in the seminar.

Yours sincerely

Aakriti

Or
Sub: Inability to accept the invitation

Sir

Thank you very much for inviting me to participate in a seminar on ‘Fundamental Rights of Children’.

I feel honoured and obliged. However, I shall not be able to accept your invitation due to some previous
commitments which keep me confined to my place on that day.
Thanking you once again for your kind invitation.

Yours sincerely

Akshay

6. Mr Arun Verma’s father died on 25 October 20××. His friends and relatives wrote to him condoling the

death of his father. Draft a formal reply on behalf of Mr Verma, his address being 75, Ring Road, Alwar
(Rajasthan).
Ans. Mr Arun Verma of 75, Ring Road, Alwar (Rajasthan) feels deeply indebted to all his friends, relatives

and well-wishers who have been good enough to share his sorrow in his hour of bereavement. Their
sympathy, love and kindness have given him the strength to bear the irreparable loss caused by the
sad and sudden demise of his father.
Arun Verma

10 November 20××

7. You are Prof. N. Dutta, a famous historian from Kurukshetra University. You have the honour of being

invited as the chief guest at a public function. However, due to sudden illness you are unable to attend
the same. Draft a suitable reply in about 50 words.
Ans. Prof. N. Dutta expresses his thanks to the Secretary and members of the Citizens’ Forum for their kind

invitation to act as the chief guest at their public function to celebrate Martyr’s Day. He regrets to his
inability to attend the function due to his sudden illness this morning which has confined him to bed.
The inconvenience and embarrassment is regretted.

N. Dutta

2 November 20××

8. Draft a reply accepting an invitation to be present on the birthday celebrations of your friend’s son. You

are Devesh Sarin and your friend is Alok Gautam of 42, Ashok Vihar, Delhi.

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Ans. Devesh Sarin wishes to thank Mrs & Mr Alok Gautam for inviting him to the birthday celebrations of

his son Chirayu at their residence 42, Ashok Vihar, Delhi on 25 September 20×× at 5 p.m. and assures
them that he will be present on the occasion to wish the young boy many happy returns of the day.
Devesh Sarin

20 September 20××

9. You are Abhay Minocha, the captain of your school cricket team. You have received an invitation from

the St. Thomas Public School, Lucknow to play a friendly exhibition match at their playground. Respond
to this invitation.
Ans. The undersigned thanks the captain of the Cricket Eleven of St. Thomas Public School, Lucknow for

his invitation to play a friendly exhibition match on their playground on 24 October 20××. He cordially
accepts the invitation and hopes to reach Lucknow with his team on 23 October 20×× by evening.
Abhay Minocha

Captain, ABC School Team, Kanpur

10. You are Rahul/Neha. You have been invited by the Youth Club of your locality to act as one of the judges

for an Inter-School Group-Song Competition organised by the club. But unfortunately you cannot accept
this invitation due to a previous engagement. Write to the secretary of the club regretting your inability
to accept the invitation.
Ans. Neha thanks the secretary of the Youth Club for inviting her to act as one of the judges for an inter-

school group-song competition on 4 May 20×× but regrets her inability to accept the invitation owing
to some prior engagements.
The inconvenience is regretted.

Neha

2 May 20××

(II) INFORMAL REPLIES
Solved Questions
1. Your friend, P.V. Satish, 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 reply to the invitation expressing your regret. You are Puneet/
Priyanka Vij, M-114, Fort Road, Chennai.
Ans. M-114

Fort Road, Chennai

15 November 20××
A-23,Vasant Vihar
New Delhi
Dear Satish
Thank you for the invitation to Jaya’s wedding on 3 December 20×× I send my heartiest congratulations
to her and your family. Unfortunately, I have my Pre-board paper of Physics scheduled for this day, and
so won’t be able to attend this marriage ceremony. Once again accept my heartiest congratulations.
Yours sincerely

Puneet

2. You are Aakash/Varsha. You have been invited to attend the wedding of your friend’s sister during

summer vacation. Respond to the invitation, regretting your inability to attend it.
Ans. 205, Vasant Kunj

New Delhi

4 March 20××
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Dear Neha

Thank you for your cordial invitation on the occasion of your sister’s wedding. I, however, regret my

inability to be with you on this happy occasion as we shall be leaving for Shimla for summer holidays
on 1 May 20××. Please excuse my absence.
Do convey my regards and best wishes to the couple.

Yours sincerely

Varsha

3. You are Manoj/Mini. You have been invited to attend a birthday party of your closest friend. Respond

to this invitation.
Ans. 217, MIG Flats

Surya Vihar, New Delhi

15 March 20××
Dear Shuchi

I have received your invitation for your birthday party on 4 August 20×× at 5:00 p.m. at Hotel Janpath.

I am extremely happy to know that all our old friends are likely to be there.
I would like to confirm my participation.

Looking forward to the momentous occasion.

With love

Manoj

Or
Dear Shuchi

I acknowledge with thanks your kind invitation to your birthday party on 4 August 20××. I regret to

inform you that I will not be able to join you in the celebrations due to some very urgent and unavoidable
prior engagements that may keep me tied down here on that day.
Please accept my heartiest felicitations and love.

Kindly accept a small gift that I am sending through courier.

Wishing you a very happy birthday.

Yours sincerely

Mini

4. You are Arjun/Aparna. Your school has been invited to participate in an Inter-School On-The-Spot

Painting Competition organised by the Lions Club of your district. As the General Secretary of the
Painting Club of your school, respond to the invitation.
Ans. D.N. Public School

Karnal

7 March 20××
The President

Lions Club

Karnal

Sir

This refers to your invitation to our school to participate in the Inter-School On-The-Spot Painting

Competition. We thank you for inviting us and gladly confirm our participation in this interesting
competition.

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Yours sincerely

Aparna

General Secretary

Painting Club

5. You have been invited to an evening bash at the Nirula’s by Vibhu, your close friend, to celebrate his

selection in NDA. Respond to the invitation. You are Nitin of 56, Gautama Enclave, New Delhi-56.
Ans. 56, Gautama Enclave

New Delhi-110056

10 May 20××
Dear Vibhu

Thank you very much for your pleasant invitation. I’ll join the evening bash at Nirula’s on 16 May 20××

at 6:00 p.m.
With best wishes.

Yours sincerely

Nitin

6. You are Monica Kapoor. Your friend Mridula has invited you to her engagement ceremony to be held

at the Hallmark Resorts on 1 December 20×× at 6:00 p.m. Respond to the invitation.
Ans. D-27 Vayu Vihar

New Delhi

25 November 20××
Dear Mridula

Thank you very much for the invitation to join your engagement ceremony celebrations at the Hallmark

Resorts on 1 December 20×× at 6:00 p.m. I could never think of missing the golden opportunity to see
the young man, our would be ‘jijaji’ and will be positively there.
But halt! The date surprises me. Are you serious or kidding me?

Let us see who plays the fool—one for a day and the other for a whole life.

With best wishes.

Yours sincerely

Monica Kapoor

7. You are Abhinav/Aakriti. You have received a letter from your close friend, inviting you to attend the

marriage of his sister. But, unfortunately, you cannot attend it due to your previous commitments.
Write him a letter regretting your inability to attend the marriage ceremony.
Ans. 247/C, Mayank Apartments

New Delhi-110059

12 January 20××
Dear Rohit

I feel honoured for being invited to attend the marriage of your elder sister, Kunika. Please accept my

thanks and congratulations. Unfortunately, due to some unavoidable previous commitments, I shall
not be able to attend the ceremony. Kindly do not take it otherwise.
Please do accept a small wedding gift that I am sending for Kunika ‘Didi’ through courier on this aus-

picious occasion.
Yours sincerely

Abhinav

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8. You have received an invitation from your aunt at Manali to spend some days during your summer

vacation with her. Respond to this invitation. You are Madhav/Manisha, of 27, Patel Nagar, New Delhi.
Ans. 27 Patel Nagar

New Delhi

25 April 20××
Dear Aunt

Thank you very much for inviting me to spend some part of my summer vacation with you at Manali.

I hope to reach Manali by the 15 May 20×× and stay there for a week.
With regards.

Yours affectionately

Madhav

Questions for Self-Evaluation
1. You were invited by the local unit of Boogie 7. You are Rahul/Neha. You have been invited by

Woogie, a talent search organisation, to make a the Three Arts Club of your locality to give a
selection of the local teams for participation in dance performance on the occasion of its Silver
the zonal competition and performance at the Jubilee Celebrations. Respond to the invitation.
national level. But you are not in a position to do 8. You were invited by your friend S. Kumar to the
so because you have met with an accident. Write

marriage of his son, but due to some unavoidable
a letter to the convener regretting your inability circumstances you can’t leave the station. Write
to honour the request explaining to him your a reply expressing your inability to attend the
position. You are Arun/Aruna Joglekar. function. You are V.K. Malhotra of 235, Mayur
2. You have received an invitation to attend the Vihar, Delhi.

prize giving ceremony on the occasion of the 9. Draft a reply, in not more than 50 words,
Regional Social Sciences Exhibition. Write a

accepting an invitation to be present on the
letter to the Secretary of the ‘The World View’
occasion of the first marriage anniversary of your
(the organiser of the exhibition) informing him
cousin Urvashi.
about your inability to attend. Give three reasons.
10. You are S.P. Singh, manager Dark Horses
3. You were invited by a friend of yours to spend

Club, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. Write a reply to

some days at his farmhouse in Manali during the
Young Heroes Club, Lucknow expressing your
summer vacation. Respond to his invitation.
inability to accept their offer of a friendly match
4. Write an informal reply to your pen-friend in the
at Lucknow on the coming Sunday. Give three

U.K. assuring her of all help and guidance during
reasons.
her planned forthcoming visit to India.
11. On behalf of Shabana Azmi, M.P. and noted
5. You are Arun/Aruna. You have been invited to

film star, write a reply accepting the invitation

attend the wedding of your friend’s sister during
of the Little Angels Club – a society running an
summer vacation. Respond to the invitation
orphanage, to preside over their Diwali Mela
accepting the invitation.
celebrations.
6. You have received an invitation from the Manager,
12. Draft a formal reply on behalf of the leader

Youth Club IIT, Powai, Mumbai to attend the

Premiere of the play called ‘Desh Ki Pukar’. Write of opposition in the Lok Sabha accepting the
a letter of regret giving at least three reasons for invitation of the Students’ Forum, ABC School
your not being able to attend the programme. Noida, to inaugurate their Mock-Parliament.

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\ 02-Aug-2022 Bhandari Proof-3  Reader’s Sign _______________________ Date __________

2 Formal & Informal Invitations and Replies

(Formal and Informal)

— the occasion — name(s) of the invitee

I. PRINTED FORMAL INVITATIONS

MRS & MR RAJ KUMAR GUPTA

IIT-JEE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

RSVP Compliments from Friends and Relatives

Formal & n ormal nvitations an li s 127

NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAGPUR

THE ANNUAL FUNCTION

128 English Cor -X

ZODIAC SR. SEC. SCHOOL, OOTY

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

Ans. The Principal, Staff and Students

BAL PEETH RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, BELLARY

ANNUAL SPORTS DAY

Formal & n ormal nvitations an li s 129

RAMJAS PUBLIC SCHOOL, NEW DELHI

WAITING FOR GODOT

II. FORMAL INVITATIONS (NOT PRINTED)

Sh. B.S. Bedi

Formal & n ormal nvitations an li s 131

132 English Cor -X

134 English Cor -X

7. Agarwal Education Society, Alwar has

an inter-school caricature contest in your

guest of honour during the contest.

Kailash, New Delhi. Your father wants you

Prepare the invitation.

WRITING REPLIES TO INVITATIONS

(FORMAL AND INFORMAL)

• Acknowledge the invitation. • Express thanks in third person.

• Acknowledge the invitation in first person.

136 English Cor -X

Sub: Inability to accept the invitation

Formal & n ormal nvitations an li s 137

138 English Cor -X

Formal & n ormal nvitations an li s 139

Formal & n ormal nvitations an li s 141

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