CBSE Class 7 English Informal Letters Notes Set 04

These Class 7 English notes cover informal and formal invitation letters, an acceptance letter and congratulatory letters, with 12 sample letters in all. Each letter is set out in the proper format, from the invitation to a picnic or a function to wishes on a friend’s success.

(b) Invitations

Invitations are of two kinds : formal and informal. A formal invitation is generally written in third person, and contains no heading, no salutation, and no complimentary close. The writer’s name should appear in the body of the invitation. The address of the writer and the date should be written on the left, below the communication.

Informal Invitations

Letter of invitation to a dinner party

12, Alka Marg
New Delhi
July 15, 20XX

Dear Mariam

I hope you find my letter in the best of health and happiness.

I am very pleased to request the pleasure of your company at a get together organised by our family to celebrate and cement the bond we share.

I look forward to seeing you, along with your entire family at Jai Palace, Jaipur on 24th July, 20XX at 8 pm. Please confirm your presence at 9838116XXXX for the same.

Yours lovingly
Chawlas

Letter of invitation to a picnic

13-A, Sadiq Nagar
New Delhi
February 20, 20XX

Dear Prerna

Rishi and I have planned a picnic to ‘Bhadkal lake’ Faridabad on Saturday, 23rd February, 20XX. We would like you to accompany us. We will enjoy together. Please confirm.

Yours sincerely
Minni & Rishi Malhotra

Letter for accepting the invitation

Dear Minni

Thank you so much for the picnic invitation. I was free on this Saturday and looking for something different. The sweet memories of last year’s picnic are still fresh in our mind. I will reach your home by 7:30 am along with some snacks.

Yours sincerely
Prerna

Letter of invitation on marriage of daughter

49, Manu Marg
Kalkaji, New Delhi
October 1, 20XX

Dear Mr Pathak

I am glad to invite you and your family on the auspicious occasion of my daughter’s marriage on 4th October, 20XX at City Park Green Resorts (Alipur, New Delhi), 7 pm onwards. I will be grateful if you grace the occasion with your presence and shower blessings upon the couple.

I hope to see you along with your family. You will find a map enclosed for your reference to the venue.

Yours lovingly
Mrs & Mr Javed

Letter of invitation to your son’s birthday party

6C, Model Town
New Delhi
August 12, 20XX

Dear Prerna

I feel elated to invite you to my residence on the occasion of my son’s 20th birthday on 23rd August (Saturday) at 9 pm. Please assure your presence and oblige Rahul with your blessings.

He will be really glad to celebrate his birthday with you.

Hope to see you on time.

Your friend
Swati Chhabra

Formal Invitations

Formal Invitations relate to larger social functions such as wedding and dinner and social functions as Chief Guest at a function or act as a judge in a contest. Normally formal invitations are engraved. There are two types of formal invitations. The first has the generalised phrase ‘request the pleasure of your company.’ The second type has a blank in which the name of the guest is written by hand.

Letter of invitation to parents on Annual Day function

Bal Bharti School
Alaknanda, New Delhi
November 12, 20XX

Dear Parents

You are cordially invited to celebrate the Annual Day Function on November 15, 20XX in the school at 6:00 pm. Please grace the occasion with your benign presence. We request you to please be seated by 5:30 pm.

Spreading knowledge and love to all.

Yours sincerely
Principal & Staff

Letter of invitation for inauguration of cooperative store

Nagpal Cooperative Store
Kailash Colony
New Delhi
October 9, 20XX

Dear Resident

We take pride in announcing the opening of our new establishment, Nagpal Cooperative Store, in KC Market on October 15, 20XX at 12:00 pm by Dr Gaurav Mittal. You are requested to grace the occasion and avail the inaugural discount of 10% on all readymade garments, cosmetics and electrical items.

We await your presence in the celebration. With best compliments and regards.

Manisha Nagpal

Letter of invitation for inviting a person of repute as judge for a competition in the school

St Martin’s Public School
Rajnagar ‘C’ Pocket
Ajmer
April 10, 20XX

Mr Kamal Sudama
Madhya Pradesh (Ajmer)

Subject: Invitation for Being a Judge in Inter-school Competition

Respected Sir

We shall be obliged if you could spare some time from your busy schedule to act as one of the judges for our silver jubilee One Act Play Competition ‘Rang Manch’ to be held on 22nd April, 20XX in school auditorium at 11:30 am.

Kindly confirm your acceptance by 15th April, 20XX.

Yours sincerely
Namrata Rana
(Principal)

Letter for inviting a team of students and teachers for competition/workshops

The English Literary Society
Delhi Public School
Vaishali
Ghaziabad
April 20, 20XX

The Principal
SDS Public School
Rajchowk
Muradnagar

Subject: Invitation for Workshop on ‘Change in the Syllabus-20XX-XX’

Respected Sir

The English Literary Society of DPS, Vaishali has arranged for a two day workshop on the topic mentioned above on 27th and 28th April 20XX. Professor Dr Vijay Laxmi, eminent linguist and Professor (Delhi University) has kindly consented to conduct the workshop.

Kindly depute a team of four teachers of your school to attend the workshop and send their names to us latest by 23rd April, 20XX.

Looking forward to a prompt reply.

Sheeshmani
(Secretary)
The English Literary Society

(c) Congratulatory Letters and Letters Conveying Good Wishes

Letter to a friend who has passed with first division

H No 506 Gopal Bari
Kolkata
July 10, 20XX

Dear Rakesh

I was delighted to hear from your sister yesterday that you passed your BA examinations with distinction in two subjects. You really worked very hard. You indeed deserved it. This is the result of your dedication, devotion and hard work. I am indeed proud of your success. I hope you will keep it up in future also.

What are your plans now? Write to me soon.

Convey my regards to your parents.

Yours lovingly
Rajendra

Letter for congratulating a friend on getting a scholarship

2/12 Shalimar Bagh
New Delhi
May 3, 20XX

Dear Kavita

I am very happy to learn that you have been awarded the Birla Scholarship for higher studies. It is not just the money that matters, but the recognition involved with the scholarship which is the most valuable thing. Congratulations for such a great achievement. May God grant you all the success in your life and may you get many such great recognitions in future also!

Your loving friend
Sudhir

Letter for congratulating a friend on passing CAT examination

14/3 Ashok Vihar
New Delhi
October 1, 20XX

Dear Suraj

It was indeed pleasing to hear from Dinesh that you have passed the CAT examination with 99 percentile and are expecting to get admission in one of the IIMs. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on this achievement. You really deserved it. Your hard labour and perseverance have paid you dividends. Tell me about your counselling and good luck for your interview.

Congrats again

Yours lovingly
Ravi