CLASS: XII

SECTION: ALL SECTIONS

SUBJECT: ENGLISH CORE
SESSION: 2021-22
INVITATIONS AND REPLIES
(Writing Skill)
NOTES
A. Formal Invitations and Replies

Ques 1. On behalf of Mr and Mrs. Maheshwari, write an invitation to announce the inauguration of their
jewellery outlet. The inauguration will be followed by lunch. Invent necessary details.

Mr. and Mrs. Maheshwari

request the pleasure of your company

to grace the auspicious occasion

of the inauguration of

MAHESHWARI DIAMONDS

on Sunday, 27th February 2022 at 11:30 a.m.

by Nandini Khan, Miss India 2021

at 93, City Road, Kolkata

followed by grand lunch.

RSVP
M/S Maheshwari Textiles Ltd.
984963xxxx

Ques 2. On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Mittal, write formal replies to the invitation.

a) Reply accepting the invitation

(TO BE WRITTEN IN A BOX)

M/S Mittal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

19 C, Shahdara
Delhi

12th February, 2022

M/S Maheshwari Textiles Ltd.

334, Phase IV
Mayur Nagar, Kolkata

Sir

Subject: reply accepting the invitation

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Mrs. and Mr. Mittal thank Mrs. and Mr. Maheshwari for their kind invitation to attend the inauguration of their
jewellery outlet ‘Maheshwari Diamonds’ on Sunday, 27th February, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. They are delighted to
accept the invitation and look forward to attending the event.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely
ASHUTOSH KUMAR
P.A. to the Mittals

b) Reply declining the invitation

(TO BE WRITTEN IN A BOX)

M/S Mittal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

19 C, Shahdara, Kolkata

12th February, 2022

M/S Maheshwari Textiles Ltd.

334, Phase IV
Mayur Nagar, Kolkata

Sir

Subject: reply declining the invitation

Mrs. and Mr. Mittal thank Mrs. and Mr. Maheshwari for their kind invitation to attend the inauguration of their
jewellery outlet on Sunday, 27th February, 2022 at 11:30 am. They regret their inability to attend the event due
to prior engagement and congratulate the Maheshwaris for their venture.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely
ASHUTOSH MITTAL

Ques 3. You are the Sports Secretary of the Mayo School, Ajmer. The 20th Annual Sports Meet will be held
on Sunday, 27th February, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Write an invitation to an eminent sports personality for the
event inviting them to be the Guest of Honour.
(TO BE WRITTEN IN A BOX)

Mayo School
Ajmer

12th February, 2022

Mr. Rahul Dravid

56 A, Juhu Road
Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Subject: Invitation for Annual Sports Meet

Mayo School, Ajmer takes pride in announcing the successful completion of their 20th year in imparting quality
education with an emphasis on sporting culture. They solicit the gracious presence of cricket legend Mr. Rahul
Dravid on the occasion of the 20th Annual Sports Meet of the school to be held on Sunday, 27th February
2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the school grounds. Looking forward to their presence as the Guest of Honour.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely
KARUNA MAHAJAN
Sports Secretary

Ques 4. On behalf of Mr. Rahul Dravid, write formal replies to the invitation.
a) Reply accepting the invitation
b) Reply declining the invitation

B. Informal invitation and replies

Ques 5. Write an informal invitation to your friend inviting her to the House Warming Ceremony on the
occasion of shifting to a new place.
(TO BE WRITTEN IN A BOX)

91 A/3
ABC Apartments
Rohini
New Delhi

January 20th, 2022

Dear Sugandhita

You will be pleased to know that we have shifted to our new house. It is a great occasion for a party, isn’t it?
We have organised a small House Warming ceremony for close friends at our residence on Saturday, January
22nd, 2022 at 6:30 pm. No regrets. No excuses. See you!

Yours affectionately
APARAJITA

Ques 6. On behalf of Sugandhita, write informal replies to the invitation.

a) Reply accepting the invitation

(TO BE WRITTEN IN A BOX)

26/531, GH Block
Nanak Colony
New Delhi

January 20th, 2022

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Dear Aparajita

I am delighted to know that you have finally shifted to your dream house. I would love to be a part of the
celebration and would definitely join you to share your joy. Looking forward to meeting you.

Yours lovingly
SUGANDHITA

b) Reply declining the invitation

(TO BE WRITTEN IN A BOX)

26/531, GH Block
Nanak Colony
New Delhi

January 20th, 2022

Dear Aparajita

It is wonderful to know that you have finally shifted to your dream house. I would have loved to be a part of
the celebration but I am not in the city. I promise to visit you as soon as I return. Please accept my heartfelt
wishes.

Yours affectionately
SUGANDHITA

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1. You are Sumedha Raj. You and your sister decide to host a dinner party to congratulate your
grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft an invitation to be sent to guests
(approximate count: 90) to attend the grand dinner.

2. Mayank Rohilla 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 invitation giving all the necessary details.

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