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exclusive parlour for ladies.
Invitation Card Draft a formal invitation for its inauguration with the necessary de

M/S FASHIONERS Name/Designation

the Host/Organiser of
Parlour for Women
announce the opening oftheir exclusive Venue
at 80, Mall Road, Nainital
Snip Occasion/Event
Inauguration
Date and time
on Saturday, the 18th June, 20XX
at 11:00 AM

by Superstar Deepika
Allare Cordially Invited
Free Haircut by Habib for the First 10 Customers!
RSVP
Manya Singh Contact details
Phone: 059422-61XXX

PYQs Previous Years'Questions

1. You are Sarla Dutta, proprietor of Child's
Planet, a showroomn of children's educational toys. Draft a
invitation in 50words to be sent to your patrons, friends and relatives inviting them to the opening offormal prin:
showroom. Give details such as day, date, time and venue. the new
Ans. CBSE

Child's Planet
announces the opening of a showroom of children's
at 23, Gandhi Marg,
Kolkata
educational toys

on Sunday,Inaguration
the 18th February, 20XX
at 11:30 AM
by the famous
toymaker, Mr. Shrey
All are cordially invited Narayan
Free gifts for the first 100
RSVP children!
Sarla Dutta
Phone: 033-2934XXXX
 nviation.
67

2.Draftaninvitation in about 50 words,

work colleagues to the inaugural eventonofbchalf of your
her own investnent consultancy firm,which
Menon, has to
in thesheAcer share
Mall, to invite prior
Kozhikode, Kerala.
aunt, Meghna
CBSE SQP 2023
Ans.

Meghna Menon
rcquests thepleasure of thc esteemed
of her Ex-Work
prescnce
at the
Colleagues
INAUGURAL EVENT
of her own
INVESTMENT CONSULTANCY FIRM
located in
Acer Mall, Kozhikode, Kerala
at
12:00 noon
on 5th October, 20XX
RSVP
Meghna Menon
98XXXXXXXX
XYZ Apartments,Kozhikode

3. MIS Aggarwal and Sons are opening a new general store 'Super Saver Mart' in Geeta Enclave, ABC Nagar, Delhi.
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, the 19th June, 2022 at l1:00 A.M. The store will be inaugurate
by Mr. Roshan Seth, Councillor of the area. Draft an invitation card for the residents in not more than 50 words.
Mention the day, date, time and other details. CBSE Term Il 202
Ans.

M/S Aggarwal and Sons

announce the opening of their general store 'Super Saver Mart'
in Geeta Enclave, ABCNagar, Delhi
Inauguration
on Sunday, the 19th June, 2022
at 11:00 AM
by the Councillor, Mr. Roshan Seth
Allare cordially invited
Visit for allkinds of Grocery and Discount Items
AVAIL INAUGURAL DISCOUNT OF 15% ON ALL GOODS
RSVP
Shyam Aggarwal
Phone: 011-2439XXXX
 Vikrant Public School, Patiala is celebrating its Annual Prize Distribution Function on 14th August. Dr. Akhil Raj,
the renowned author, is the Chief Guest for the occasion. Draft an invitation card in not more than 50 words to be
sent to the parents and guests, mentioning the date, time and venue. CBSE Term Il 2022
Ans.

Vikrant Public School, Patiala

requests your presence for the celebration of its Annual Prize Distribution Function
in the schoolcampus
25th Annual Prize Distribution Function
on Friday, the 14th August, 2022
at l1:00 AM
by the Chief Guest, Dr. Akhil Raj
Kindly be there to grace the auspicious occasion.
RSVP
Mr. Kaushik Kumar
(Principal)
Phone: 92738XXXXX

5. Your school is planning to organise a talk on the Importance of Promoting Art Education' at all
invite the Director, Delhi Schoolof Art, as a Keynote Speaker. AsCCA Coordinator of Vidya Mandirlevels. You plan to
draft an invitation for the same giving all the necessary details. (50words) Vidyalaya,
Ans. CBSE SQP 2020

Vidya Mandir Vidyalaya, Delhi

requests your presence for a talk on the 'Importance of Promoting Art Education
in the school campus
on the occasion of

Pablo Picasso's 150th birthday

onSaturday, the 25h October
at 12:30 PM
Kindly preside the event as the Keynote Speaker.
RSVP
Mehak Kumar
(CCA Coordinator)
Phone: 011-2836XXXX

6. You are Faiz/Falak Mazumdar living at 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla. You decide to hold a dinner party to
congratulate your grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft an intormal invitation in not more than 50
words toall family members to attend a grand dinner at home. All India 2018
Or

Your family is celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of your grandparents. Draft an informal invitation in to
words inviting your close friends and relatives to grace the occasion. Mention day, date, time and venue. Vi
Roy/Rosie.
CBSE 2023
Ans.
The children of Majumdar Family
solicit your benign presence
on the auspicious occasion of the
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
of their
Loving Grandparents
on Sunday,08th of May, 20XX.
at our residence 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla
from 7 PM onwards followed by dinner.
RSVP
Please accept the cordial invitation and oblige.
Faiz/Falak Mazumdar/Roy/Rosie
Phone : 01234567XX

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. AllIndia 2014
Ans.

The Principal, Staff and Students of

Apex Public School, Bengaluru
take great pleasure in inviting you as
the Guest of Honour at the rendition of the play
Waiting for Godot
on Saturday, 20th November, 20XX
at 6 PM
in the School Auditorium
RSVP
Gauri,
(Cultural Secretary)
Phone : 989107XXXX
Letter Format of Invitation
wishes to invite Mr PK Singh, the
Sarvodaya Public School is organising its Annual Sports day. The Principalformal
District Magistrate as the Chief Guest to preside over the function. Draft a letter of invitation to be sent to the
above-mentioned dignitary.

Sarvodaya Public School Sender's address/

E-7, New Model Town Letterhead
Shikohatbad-283135

12th August, 20XX Date

Mr PK Singh
District Magistrate Receiver's name
and address
Civil Lines
Shikohabad-283135

Subject Invitation for Annual Sports Day Subject

Respected Sir Salutation
Event/ |It is a matter of great pride that our school is celebrating its 25th Annual
Occasion Sports Day on 25th September, 20XX from 10 AM at the school ground. Date/Time/Venue
We shall consider ita great honour if you could grace the occasion by
presiding over the function as the Chief Guest and give away the prizes.
Solicitinga line in reply or an e-mail at sarvodayaacademy@gmail. com.
Yours faithfully Subscription
Principal Sender's name
Sarvodaya Public School and designation
 PYQS Previous Years' Questions
The
1. Senda tormal letter of invitation in 50 words to Dr. Mehra. noted novelist and educationalist, to speak on
time
Importance of Books'. You are Lena/Sanjay, Secretary, Literary Club, S.S. Public School. Mention day, date,CBSE
and venue. 2023
Ans.
S.S. Public School
Nagpur, Maharashtra
28th August, 20XX
Dr. Mehra
Mumbai

Subject Invitation to speak on The Importance of Books'

Respected Sir/Ma'am
We shall be honoured if you could grace us with your presence on the occasion of Teachers' Day at 12 PM
to speak on the importance of books.
Kindlyconfirm your acceptance by Ist September and oblige.
Yours sincerely
Sanjay
(Secretary, Literary Club)

2. You are Nainai/NachaobiKom, Head Boy/Head Girl of Loktak High School, Manipur. Your school wishes to
honour an old student of your school, the famous boxer Mary Kom for all her numerous achievements by inviting her
to the schoolAnnual Day as the Chief Guest. Write a formal invite in not more than 50words to be sent to Mary
Kom requesting her presence on the occasion. All India 2019
Ans.
Loktak High School
Imphal, Manipur
15th November, 20XX
Ms MC Mary Kom
Imphal
Subject Invitation as the Chief Guest for the School's Annual Day
Respected Ma'am
We shall be honoured if you could spare some time from your busy schedule to be the Chief Guest at our
school's Annual Day to be held on 30th November, 20XX from 2 PM onwards in the school's auditorium.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 23rd November and oblige.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely
Nainai Kom (Head Girl)
Mobile No. 88046XXXXX

3. Sunrise Global School, Agra is going to organise a one-act play competition in the school auditorium. You have
decided to invite noted stage artist, Nalini, to grace the occasion. Draft a formal invitation for her in about 50 words.
Delhi 2016
You are Karuna/Karan, Cultural Secretary.
Ans.
Sunrise Global School
Agra
22nd April, 20XX
Nalini
Abhilasha Vihar, Delhi
Subject Invitation to preside Over a one-act play competition
Respected Ma'am
Our school is going to organise a one-act play competition in the school theatre hall
on the 30th April, 20XX at 11 AM. Anumber of students are likely to participate in
this competition. We shall be highly honoured if you grace the occasion with your
presence.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 25th April, 20XX and oblige.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely
Karuna
(Cultural Secretary)
Sunrise Global School, Agra

Informal Invitations
Informal invitations are sent on personal
letters. The style is relaxed and informal. occasions
to close friends or relatives. They are written in
Informal invitations can include personal feelings and the form of personal
emotions.
Format
You are opening an exclusive parlour for ladies.
Write an informal invitation, inviting your best friend for its
inauguration.
23, Mall Road
Nainital
Sender's address
5th June, 20XX
Date

Dear Josephine
Finally, my dream of opening an exclusive parlour for ladies has Salutation
true! come
Well, ihave named it SNIP and do you know
who's coming for the
inauguration? Deepika, herself ! Occasion
The inauguration is on Saturday, 18th June at 6 PM.
Do come. Oops
.Iforgotto tellyou the location. It's next to Archies and Cafe Day. Date and time
Yours affectionately Venue
Manya Subscription
Sender's name
 PYQS Previous Years' Questions
1. You have bought a new house in Meerut Write an informal letter of invitation inviting your friends and relatives to
the housewarming ceremony. Mention the daw date time andvenue. As Rajesh Sharma, draft an invitation m about
CBSE 2023
50words.

or You are Rukmini/Raja of R-201, Fort Road. Chennai. You have just purchased anew house. You decide to have a
house-warming ceremony and invite yourcousin. Balail. Write the invitation in 50 words giving all necessary
details. CBSE SQP 2021
Ans.
XYZ Road
ABC City
24th February, 20XX
Dear PQR
Thope this letter finds you in good health and in bigh spirits, I am writing this to inform you that with the grace
of god, 1 have recently bought a new house in Meerut. To celebrate it, I have organised a house-warming
ceremony and would be delighted if you could join me for it. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, óth
March, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at my newresidence: LMN Apartments, ABC city.
Tam looking forward to sharing this special occasion with you. Please do let me know ifyou are able to attend.
Warm regards
Rajesh Sharma

Z. You are Pooja Sareen. Your brother Prateek from Mumbai is staying in a paying guest accommodation. Invite him to
join Diwali celebrations with you at your residence.
Ans.
417/2 CR Park
New Delhi
1lth November, 20XX
Dear Prateek
You know that Diwali 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 affectionately
Pooja
3. You are celebrating your 25th Wedding Anniversary.Write an informal invitation to your brother,
Navkaran, inviting him
Ans. to join you for the occasion with his family. You are Krishan Pal.
42, B,Govindpuri
Kalkaji, Delhi
30th November, 20XX
Dear Navkaran
You will be pleased to know that your Bhabhi and I are
celebrating our 25th Wedding anniversary on
Tuesday, 12th December, 20XX.
We thought it will be a great occasion to call all our friends and relatives for a
small get together.
Remember, you have a date with us at our residence at 7 PM! Don't forget to bring Gunjan and the kids along.
Yours affectionately
Krishan Pal
 Replies to Invitations
A reply toan invitation is written to the host inresponse to the invitation. It also informs the host
about
atendmg the occasion. A good reply is alwavs pleasant. Remember to confirm the date and time of the attending or not
function while
dcceptingan invitation. If you decline an invitation. express regret and give a specific
reason for .
Formal Replies
romal repiies involve a certain standard and
of all, the invitation is acknowledged and thenfom, These are usually very short and to-the-point. In a formal reply, first
gratitude is expressed in the third person.
Format
Draft a suitable reply to the given
formal invitation.
Mrs &Mr KL Shastri request the pleasure of your
companyon the
auspicious occasion of the wedding of their son
MOHIT With MANYA
(D/o Mrs &Mr Deepak Mehta, Jammu)
on Monday, 15th October, 20XX
at 7 PM
at Hotel Mountview, Sector 10 Chandigarh - 160010
RSVP
Manoj Shastri With Best Compliments from
5135/3, Modern Housing Complex Relatives and Friends
Manimajra,Chandigarh-160101

Accepting the Invitation

Mr Rakesh Rana
has much pleasure in Sender of reply
accepting the kind invitation of Acceptinginvitation
Mrs & Mr KL Shastri
Hosts
to the wedding of their son, Mohit
on 15th October, 20XX at 7 PM
Date and time

Declining the Invitation

Expressing gratitude
Sender of Mr Rakesh Rana sincerely thanks
reply
Mrs & Mr KL Shastri
Hosts
for their kind
invitation to the wedding of their Son, Mohit on
Date and 15th October, 20XX at 7 PM, but regrets his inabilityto attend
tine
because of a prior engagement. He wishes Mohit a blissful coniugal Declining the
life. invitation

Note The above representation is for understanding. Write in either

complete paragraph form or letter format to ansuer in
exam.
 PYQs Previous Years' Questions
Services, Kharagpur,
are Dr. Suchitra Mukherjece. You have received an invitation from the Dircctor, Health
on mental wellness on
9th
1.You workshop 50
preside
W.B,to 2023.over a gathering of lcading medical practitioners attendinga about
theinvitationin CBSE SQP 2023
at l1 AM in the Public Hospital, Jamnmu, J &K. Respond to accept
November,
words.
A.
The Director
Health Services
Kharagpur, W.B.
5th November, 20XX
Subject Acceptance of Invitation
Sir/Ma'am
received an invitation from your esteemed
Dr.Suchitra Mukherjee feels honoured and orateful to have attending a workshop on this
mental
organisation to preside over a gathering of leading medical practitioners
wellness on 9th November, 20XX at 11 AM in the Public Hospital, Jammu, J &
K. She would like to use
conversation about the mental health problems of
opportunity toengage the medical industry in a much onen the workshop.
the present day world. Therefore, she is delighted to confirm her participation in
Yours sincerely
Dr.Suchitra Mukherjee

B.L. Kapoor from Pratibha kapoor Hospital, Patiala. You have been invited to speak on Heath- a dietary
2. You are Dr.
accepting the invitation in not more than 50 words.
journey, for Senior Secondary School students. Draft a reply CBSE 2022 (C)
Request for the time, date and venue where the meeting has been organised.
Ans.
Dr. B.L. Kapoor
the Saint Public School
takes much pleasure in accepting the kind invitation of
to speak an 'Health-a dietary jowney
Kindly share the time, date and venue of the meeting.

have been invited by G. D. Public School, Jammu, to

3. You are Dr. Stanzin, acertified Art Therapist from Leh. You
Forward'. This seminar is to introduce students to the
conduct a seminar for students on 'Art Therapy the Way reply in about 50 words accepting the
usefulness of art in dealing with personal and social problems. Write your CBSE SQP 2021
Ans
invitation.
Dr. Stanzin

takes much pleasure in accepting the kind invitation by

G.D. Public School, Jammu
Forward'
to conduct a seminar for students on Art Therapy the Way
on 24th August, 20XX at 2 PM
 preside over an Inter-Zonal Declamatin
4. You are Dr. Amit Gupta, an eminent educationist. You have been invited to Sec. School, Sector-20.
Competition by Nalini, the President of English Literary Club of Government Model Sr. CBSE SCQP 2018
Ans.
Chandigarh. Write a reply accepting the invitation.
Dr. Amit Gupta
takes much pleasure in accepting the kind invitation by Government Model Sr. Sec. School
to preside over an Inter-Zonal Declamation Competition
on 24th August, 20XX at 2 PM

D. Your friend, PV Sathish, has invited you to attend the wedding of his sister, Jaya. You find that you have apre-board
examination on the day of the wedding. Thus. you cannot attend the event. Write in about 50words a formalreply to
Ans.
the invitation expressing your regret. You are Puneet/Puneeta Vij. M-114, Fort Road, Chennai. Delhi 2017
M-114, Fort Road
Chennai- 600009
16th March, 20XX
Dear Satish
It was a great pleasure to receive your invitation to attend your
the wedding but my pre-board exams are going on and I have sister's wedding. I would have loved to attend
the Chemistry paper on that day. Thus, I will
not be able to attend the wedding. Iexpress my regret and also wish Jaya the best in her married life.
Yours sincerely
Puneet Vij

Informal Replies
The layout of a reply to aninformal invitation is also informal, like the invitation. In
used and the invitation is informal replies, simple
Acceptance is communicated and refusallanguage
is
with a specific reason. acknowledged
in the first or second person.
is regretted
Format
Draft a suitable reply to the given informal
invitation.
5135/3, Modern Housing Complex
Manimajra
Chandigarh
1Sth September, 20XX
My Dear Rakesh
Youwill be delighted to know that our son, Mohit, is
Our would-be daughter-in-law, Manya, is a lecturer getting married on 15th October, 20XX.
in
Your bhabhi, Mohit and I are looking forward to your a private college in the same city.
presence at the wedding, with family.
Yours affectionately
Krishan Lal
 nv

Accepting the Invitation

15. Doctors' Colony Sender's address/
Bhopal-462004 Letterhead

18th September, 20XX Date

Dear Krishan and Bhabhi Salutation
Expressing gratitude
Thanks a lot for your invitation to Mohit's
grown so big? I stllremember him as a littlewedding, Iam really stumped! ra
pesteringme for chocolates! boy competing with Otner Kio
Anyway, It is really a happy
coming with Ranjana and theoccasion and I will definitely join the festivities. I am
kids. See you soon. Accepting the invitation
Yours affectionately
Rakesh Subscription
Sender's name

Declining the Invitation

15, Doctors' Colony Sender's address
Bhopal-462004
16th September, 20XX Date
Dear Kumar and Bhabhi
Salutation
Thanks a lot for your invitation to Mohit'swedding. Expressing gratitude
It is a happy occasion and Iwould have loved to join in all
the festivities but
Shaurya, our little son, is not keeping well and needs our constant care and
attention.
Ireally feel bad for missing the event. Please accept my best wishes.
Declining invitation
Yours affectionately
Rakesh Subscription
Sender's name

PYQS Previous Years'Questions

1.You are invited by a friend of yours to spend
some days at his/her village near Manali during the
Ans.
Respond to his/her invitation. (50 words) Mention day, date, time and venue. summer vacation.
CBSE 2023
XYZ Road
ABC City
24th May, 20XX
Dear Naina
Iam pleased to accept your offer to spend a few days in
by train at 1:30 PM on the 2nd of June, Sunday and stayyour village during the summer vacation. I wil1 arrive
for a week.
Iwill be glad if you come to the
station to receive me. If you can't however, do let me
the instructions to your house. know and I will follow
Looking forward to meeting you!
Warm regards
Mishika
 on
end is hosting aclass reunionat hisnewlv built resort. He has invited you to jointhis celebration
vu to a
50 words., expressing your inability to attend due
ay 22nd March. Write an informal letter of reply in CBSE 2023
Ans.
family function. Mention day, date. time and venue. Youare Sehaj/Sah1l.
PQR Apartments
New Delhi

25th May, 20XX

Dear Rohit
Tfeel honoured for being invited to attend the class reunion at the newly built XYZ Resort on Saturday,
ZLnd March. Iwould have loved to meet evervone and catch up with them. However due to some
unavoidable previous commitments. I shall not be able to attend the reunion.
Hope you all enjoy the day.
Yours lovingly
Sehaj

D. You are Manoj/Meena. You have received an invitation from vour friend Vijay to a party to
In a prestigious Management Institute. Write an informal letter in about 50 words celebrate his admission
the day, date, time and venue. accepting the invitation. Mention
ns. CBSE 2023
XYZ Road
ABCCity
24th February, 20XX
Dear Vijay
Iwas delighted to receive your invite to
your party to celebrate your admission in the
Management Institute. Thanks for the same. Iam really happy prestigious
celebrations. The day, date, time and venue you have mentionedforin you and I would love to be a part of your
the invitation suit me perfectly. So, I will
be there at your party on Saturday, 4th March, 2023, at
city. 7:00 PM, at your residence: LMN Apartments, ABC
Iam looking forward to meeting you.
Warm regards
Manoj/Meena
4. You are Narendra, living in
has extended an invite to youBharatpur. Your cousin from the same city has opened a
mentioning the date of
to spend a weekend there.
arrival., Draft a letter of acceptance inbeautiful
not more
Resort, 'Serenity, He
than 50 words
ns. duration of stay and meal preference.
CBSE Term |l 2022
B-104, MS Road,
Bharatpur, Rajasthan
26th April, 20XX
Dear Namit
Iam pleased to
accept your offer to spend a weekend at
on the opening ofthe resort. I will arrive your new resort. Ioffer my
at 12:30 PM on
28th April, heartiest
congratulations
I do not know what the menu of
your resort entails but Iam Saturday and stay
sure I will be happy till Sunday evening.
Once again, congratulations on the with any
opening your new resort.
Looking forward to meeting you! vegetarian meal.
Yours lovingly
Narendra