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 occasion 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.,
o the occasion

o name(s) of the invitee

o name(s) of the host

o 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.

FORMAL INVITATIONS
SOLVED QUESTIONS
Question 1:
M/s Shyam Lai & Sons are opening a new general store ‘Galaxy Novelties’ in
Geetanjali Enclave, Dwarika, Delhi. The inauguration ceremony is fixed for
Sunday, the 19th of October 20XX at 11 a.m. Prepare a draft of formal
invitation letter for the purpose.

Answer:
Question 2:
Draft an invitation on behalf of Mr & Mrs Raj Karan of 38, Kamal Kunj,
Varanasi, which they may use to invite their friends and relatives on the 5th
birth anniversary of their son Nikhil at their residence on 28 December 20XX.

Answer:
Question 3:
Your sister Nivedita is going to marry Akhilesh (S/o Mr & Mrs SM. Joshi,
Nainital) Your father Mr K.S. Bhardwaj has planned to hold the wedding at
Hotel Kunal, New Delhi on 25 May 20XX 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.
Answer:
Question 4:
You are a student of Newton Public School, Nagpur. The school is holding its
annual function on Saturday, the 15th November, 20XX 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.

Answer:
Question 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, the 26th October, 20XX. Mrs
M. Kamath, the founder Principal will preside. Draft a suitable invitation to be
sent to important dignitaries of the city and the parents of students.

Answer:
Question 6:
You are the secretary of Haryana Civil Medical Doctors’ Association, 2345
Sector 15, Panchkula. You have organised a seminar on AIDS for the members
of the association and invited a specialist guest speaker. Draft an invitation for
publication in the newspapers.

Answer:
Question 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 Govindl Gauri.

Answer:
Question 8:
You are the Director of Apex Orientations, a leading name in postal coaching
for competitive examinations including IIT-JEE and CBSE-PMT. Write letters
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.

Answer:

APEX ORIENTATION
38-A, Old Rohtak Road,
Karol Bagh,
New Delhi-110005
Ph: 25384077, 25381077

25th March, 20XX

The Principal
ABC School
Delhi

Sub: Free Counselling Session

Sir/Madam,
Apex Orientation is a leading name in postal coaching for competitive
examinations. We regard your school as one of the prestigious institutions of
Delhi. We shall deem it a personal favour 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 10th April, 20XX. The participation will be free of
cost.
Kindly send your recommendations by the 7th April.

Ritu Nanda
Director
Question 9:
You are the Secretary of the Old Students’ Association, Mayo School, Ajmer.
The 20th Alumni Meet will be held on Sunday, the 28th Sept. 20XX at 8.00
p.m. at Palace Hotel. Write invitation letters to ail the old students of the
school to attend the meet.
Answer:

Old Students’ Association

Mayo School
Ajmer

22/06/2020

Sub: 20th Alumni Meet

Dear Alumna/Alumnus,
The 20th Alumni Meet of Mayo School, Ajmer will be held on Sunday, the
28th Sept. 20XX at 8 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

Question 10:
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., 20XX. Write a formal invitation to Sh. B.S. Bedi, the legendary
cricketer, to inaugurate the championship on 2 Oct. 20XX at 10 a.m. at your
school grounds.
Answer:
Springdales Public School
Gurgaon

25 Sept. 20XX

Sh. B.S. Bedi

2/27 Jorbagh
New Delhi

Sub: Inauguration of Cricket Championship

Sir
Our school is holding an inter-school T-20 cricket championship from 2 Oct. to
8 Oct. 20XX. All the schools of the area are likely to participate. Your
presence in our midst will act as a catalyst and inspire us. You are requested to
inaugurate the championship on 2 Oct. 20XX at 10 a.m. in our school grounds.
Kindly confirm your availability by 30 Sept.

Yours faithfully,
Sachin Bansal
Head Boy
 B. INFORMAL INVITATIONS
Main Characteristics:
Informal invitations follow the pattern of ordinary personal letters. These
letters are written to relatives, friends and acquaintances.

1. These letters are first/second person presentations.

2. Personal feelings and emotions find an expression.
3. The writer’s address is given in the usual place.
4. The salutation is usually “Dear’ plus “Name’.
5. The date of writing is given, but the year is generally omitted.
6. The style and tone are relaxed and informal.
7. Different tenses are used as the sense demands.
8. The complimentary close is: Tours sincerely’.

SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question 11:
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.
Answer:

33/427 Priya Vihar

New Delhi
15 July 20XX

Dear Varan,
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
old Mends at a dinner in the Hotel Kanishka at 9.00 p.m. on 23 July, 20XX.
Please join the celebrations and merry-making.
Yours sincerely
Rohit
Question 12:
You are Leena Sen. The wedding of your elder sister Reena Sen is going to be
held on
the 15th May, 20XX at Hotel Lake View, Udaipur. Write out an informal
invitation to your friend Vinnie requesting her to attend the function.
Answer:

4357, Vasant Kunj

Raj Nagar
1 May, 20XX

Dear Vinnie,
You will be pleased to know that the wedding of my elder sister Reena Sen is
going to be held on the 15th May, 20XX 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 in the
evening.
I do hope you will join us on the auspicious occasion.

Yours sincerely
Leena

Question 13:
You are Ankit Verma. Your friend from Malaysia is staying in the hostel.
Invite him to join Diwali celebrations with you at your residence.
Answer:
315/2 Raja Gardens
New Delhi
25 October, 20XX

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

Question 14:
Write a letter to your friend inviting him on the house-warming-ceremony of
your newly constructed house.
Answer:
27, Urban Estate
Sector 15
Karnal

25 July, 20XX

Dear Vineet,
I invite you at the house-warming-ceremony of our newly constructed house in
Urban Estate. The ‘hawan’ ceremony is at 10 a.m. It will be followed by lunch
at 1.00 p.m. Kindly do join us on this auspicious day. I’ll introduce you to my
parents and close relatives.

Yours sincerely
Arun Gulati

Question 15:
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.
Answer:
Youth Club
Nainital

5 December, 20XX

Dear Mr Khanna,
I shall feel obliged if you 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, 2OXX at 2 p.m. in the Community Centre,
Dehradun Road.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 10th December.
Yours sincerely
Navin/Neha
Secretary

Question 16:
Your parents have completed 25 years of happy married life. Invite your aunt,
living in Hyderabad, to join you in the Silver Jubilee celebration of their
marriage at your residence.
Answer:
245 Rose Gardens
Mangalore

25 March, 20XX

Respected 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 fife on 5th May,
20XX. It will be a simple ceremony. Only family members and close friends
are invited.
Do join us on this auspicious day.

Yours sincerely
S.R. Parthasarthy

Question 17:
Nikhil has come out successful in the I.I.T Entrance Examination. He has
decided to have a party for his friends. Write out an invitation giving details of
venue, time and date. Do not exceed 50 words.
Answer:
D-42, Preet Vihar
New Delhi

10 June 20XX

Dear Pramod,
Do join me on 15 June 20XX at 6.00 p.m. at my residence at an intimate party
to celebrate my success in the I.I.T. entrance examination. You will meet a lot
of our old friends also.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Nikhil

Question 18:
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
farm house near Pinjore.
Answer:
Shivalik Farms
Raj Pura Village
Near Pinjore

25 April, 20XX

Dear Hrishit,
I will be returning to my farm house after the examination. I invite you to
spend at least a fortnight with me at my farm house. 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

Question 19:
You are Atul Gupta. You are opening a new branch of your business house
NEWLIGHT FURNISHINGS at C-32, Ansal Plaza, Delhi. Write an invitation
to your uncle to attend the inauguration ceremony and bless you.
Answer:
2475D Model Town Delhi

27 November, 20XX

Dear Uncle,
With the grace of God and your blessings I am diversifying my business
concern. A new branch of our NEWLIGHT FURNISHINGS will be
inaugurated at C-32, Ansal Plaza, Delhi on 5 December, 20XX at 9.00 a.m.
Please come in time to join the ceremony and shower your blessings on us.

Yours sincerely
Atul Gupta
Question 20:
You are Manoj. You are going on a picnic with a group of your classmates to
Kama Lake, near Karnal. Write an informal invitation to your friend Mohit to
join you on that day.
Answer:
2436 Urban Estate
Sector-15
Karnal

25 Aug, 20XX

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 Kama Lake
this Sunday, i.e., 30th August, 20XX. We’ll assemble at my house at 8 a.m.
Do join us and have fun.

Yours sincerely
Manoj

C. RESPONDING TO INVITATIONS

(i) FORMAL REPLIES

SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question 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 Raja Ki Mandi, Agra.
Answer:

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, 20XX 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, 20XX
Question 2:
Write a formal reply expressing your inability to attend the birthday
celebrations of your friend Suresh Pradhan of 1235, Vivekananda Marg, Belur.
You are Somesh Basu.
Answer:

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, 20XX 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, 20XX

Question 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, 20XX at 10 a.m. in Civil
Hospital Ambala. Respond to the invitation.
Answer:

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, 20XX at 10 a.m. in Civil Hospital Ambala.
He confirms his presence with thanks.
Avinash Bhalla
16 March, 20XX

Question 4:
Draft a formal reply expressing your inability to attend the inauguration of the
showroom ‘Regalia’ on Sunday, the 20th July 20XX, at 11 a.m. at B-12,
Rohini. You are Navin Jain of C-5, G.K.J, New Delhi and your friend is G.L.
Bansal of 23, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi.
Answer:
C-5, GK-I,
New Delhi
15 July, 20XX
Mrs & Mr Navin Jain thank Mrs & Mr G.L. Bansal for the invitation to the
inauguration of their showroom ‘Regalia’ on Sunday, the 20th July 20XX, at
11 a.m. at B-12, Rohini, Delhi. However, they express their inability to be
present on the occasion due to a prior commitments.
Jains

Question 5:
You are Akshya / Aakriti. You have been invited to participate in a seminar on
‘Fundamental Rights of Children’, organised by the Lions Club of your
distinct. Respond to the invitation by writing a letter to the Secretary of the
club.
Answer:

25, Aram Bagh Road

Meerut

5 May, 20XX

The Secretary
Lions Club, Meerut

Sub: Acceptance of Invitation

Sir,
Thanks for your invitation for 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.
1 hereby confirm my participation in the seminar.
Yours sincerely,
Akshya I 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 / Aakrit

Question 6:
Mr Arun Verma’s father died on 25 October, 20XX. 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).
Answer:

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 Nov, 20XX

Question 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.
Answer:

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 Nov, 20XX
Question 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.
Answer:

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, 20XX 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 Sept., 20XX

Question 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.
Answer:

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 the 24th October. He cordially accepts the invitation and hopes
to reach Lucknow with his team on the 23rd October by evening.

Abhay Minocha
Captain ABC School Team, Kanpur

Question 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.
Answer:
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, 20XX but
regrets her inability to accept the invitation owing to some prior engagements.
The inconvenience is regretted.
Neha
2 May, 20XX

(ii). INFORMAL REPLIES

SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question 11:
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.
Answer:

205, Vasant Kunj

New Delhi
4 March, 20XX

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, 20XX. Please
excuse my absence. Do convey my regards and best wishes to the couple.

Yours friend,
Varsha/Aakash

Question 12:
You are Manoj /Mini. You have been invited to attend a birthday party of your
closest friend. Respond to this invitation.
Answer:
217 MIG Flats
Surya Vihar, New Delhi
15 March, 20XX

Dear Shuchi
I have received your invitation for your birthday party on 25 March, 20XX at 5
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/Mini

Or

Dear Shuchi,
I acknowledge with thanks your kind invitation to your birthday party on the
25th March. 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 friend,
Manoj /Mini

Question 13:
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. .
Answer:
56, Gautama Enclave
New Delhi-110056

10 May, 20XX

Dear Vibhu,
Thank you very much for your pleasant invitation. I’ll join the evening bash at
Nirula’s on 16th May at 6 p.m.
With best wishes.
Yours friend,
Nitin
Question 14:
You are Monica Kapoor. Your friend Mridula has invited you to her
engagement ceremony to be held at the Hallmark Resorts on 1 April 20XX at 6
p.m. Respond to the invitation.
Answer:
D 27 Vayu Vihar
New Delhi

25 March, 20XX

Dear Mridula,
Thank you very much for the invitation to join your engagement ceremony
celebrations at the Hallmark Resorts on the 1st April, 20XX at 6 p.m. I could
never think of missing the golden opportunity to see the youngman, 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

Question 15:
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.
Answer:

247/C Mayank Apartments

New Delhi-110059

25 March, 20XX

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 auspicious occasion.
Yours friend
Abhinav

Question 16:
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.
Answer:
27 Patel Nagar
New Delhi

25 April, 20XX

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 15th May and stay
there for a week.
With regards.
Yours affectionately
Madhav / Manisha