CBSE Class 12 English Replies to Invitations Notes

REPLIES TO INVITATION

ATTEMPT EITHER AN INVITATION OR A REPLY TO THE INVITATION

• Word Limit: 50 words
• Marks allotted: 4 marks
• Marking Scheme: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar: 1

Value Points

• Acknowledge the invitation
• Be brief and specific
• Express thanks in third person
• When accepting, confirm date and time
• If declining, give reason, convey your best wishes
• Give date and address at top left hand side
• Use simple language

Types of Replies

• Formal Reply: Acceptance or Refusal
• Informal Reply: Acceptance or Refusal

FORMAL REPLY – ACCEPTANCE/ REFUSAL FORMAT

• Sender’s Address
• Date:
• Receiver’s Address
• Sub:
• Sir /Madam
• Body of the letter
• Yours Sincerely
• Signature
• [Name of the Sender]

Sample Questions

Question 1. You are Mr. Ajay Gupta of 7, Park Avenue Delhi. Draft a formal reply accepting a formal invitation sent by the Principal, Mr. Satish Kaushik, St. Martin’s Diocesan School, Delhi to attend the Silver Jubilee Celebrations on Wednesday, the 30 June 2024.
Answer:
7, Park Avenue
Delhi
14 June 2024

Mr. Ajay Gupta thanks Mr. Satish Kaushik, Principal St. Martin’s Diocesan School, Delhi, for his kind invitation to attend the Silver Jubilee Celebration to be held on 30 June 2024 at 11:00 a.m. He is delighted to accept the invitation and congratulates the school for achieving this glorious feat and wishes them all the best in all their new endeavours.

Question 2. You are Priya Kurian, a well-acclaimed writer. Write a reply in letter format showing your inability to be the Chief Guest in the Literary Fest 2024 being held at Blooms Reading Room, Begumpet, Telangana.
Answer:
14 Castle Rock Towers
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Telangana

14th April 2024

The Editor
Blooms Reading Room
Begumpet
Telangana

Subject: Inability to accept the invitation

Sir
I would like to express my gratitude to the Blooms Reading Room for inviting me to preside over the Literary Fest 2024 as the Chief Guest. I commend your efforts in promoting love for reading amongst youngsters. I regret to decline the invitation due to my prior engagement. I wish you all success in all your future endeavours.

Yours Sincerely
Priya Kurian

Question 3. You are Akshara/Ashwin. You have been invited to attend the wedding of your friend’s sister during summer break. Respond to the invitation, regretting your inability to attend it.
Answer:
205, Vasant Kunj
New Delhi-67

4th March, 2024

Dear Neha,
Thank you for your cordial invitation on the occasion of your sister’s wedding on May 6th 2024 at New Delhi. I, am sorry to state that I am unable to be with you on this happy occasion as we shall be leaving for Shimla for summer holidays on 1st May, 2024. Please excuse my absence. Do convey my regards and best wishes to the couple.

Yours lovingly
Akshara/Ashwin

Question 4. You are Akshara/Ashwin. You have been invited to attend the wedding of your friend’s sister during summer break. Respond to the invitation, confirming your presence.
Answer:
205, Vasant Kunj
New Delhi-67

4th March, 2024

Dear Neha,
Thank you for your cordial invitation on the occasion of your sister’s wedding on May 6th 2024 at New Delhi. I am extremely delighted to attend this auspicious occasion. I will be there well on time to have maximum fun.

Yours lovingly
Akshara/Ashwin