INVITATION

Invitations are of two types:

(1) Formal (2) Informal
Formal invitations can be in the
Courteous whereas, form of an invitation card or a note of letter that
is torma,
informal invitations are
invitations, the tone and treatment generally written only in the form of personalpoute, pleasant
letters. In inform
is relaxed, informal, and
friendly. orma
Marking Scheme
AS
per the new pattern, CBSE will ask 1question on invitation and replies
marks breakdown for 3 marks (along with a
as per the new pattern is as follows: choice). The
Title (1 mark)
In case of the invitation card, at the top, there should be the
or the host of the event name of the organization or the person invitinn
In case of the invitation letter, senders address, date, receiver's name and address and
there. subject should ba
The font and style of writing the name of the host or the event must be eye-catching
Content (1 mark)
t is the main
body of an invitation. It should be within 50 words.
Should be precise yet deliver all the
essential information.
An invitation card answers the
of the host, date, time and questions
of who, when, where, what time and for what ie., the
name occasion,
venue.
At the end of the invitation
card, RSVP and the name and contact details of the person
written. inviting or the host is
An invitation letter describes
all the questions as that of the card but in the form of a
A t the end of the invitation body of a letter.
letter, the name and designation of the receiver is written.
Expression (1 mark)
It is the overall
quality of writing that is judged to decide if the final 1 mark should be
Grammatical accuracy, sentence structure and given or not.
spellings are the main checkpoints.
Structure
Mrs. & Mr. Ajay Singh Invite You
Title
**** ************************************************************** m

25th Wedding Anniversary

At
Indiana Plaza Content
******

R.S.V.P.
Mr. Ajay Singh
9897xxxxxx

Types of Invitations
Invitations are of two types:

Formol Invitation
I Informal Invitation
 I. FORMAL INVITATION
This type of invitation can be written in two forms, ie, a cord or a note of letter. Formal invitations are used to
invite people using a formal and crisp language.

Example:

Your schoo Bal Vidya Mandir, is planning to organize the Annual Sports Day in the school premises. Draft
a formal invitation in not more than 50 words for the event giving all the essential details.

The Principal, Staff and Students of

Bal Vidya Mandir
request the pl ure of your company on the

occassion of
ANNUAL SPORTS DAY
At 5.00 p.m., Monday, 4th Nov. 20xx
at
The School Grounds
Mr. Vivek Sinha, Former national level athlete and director of
Athlete Academy, will be the chief guest & give away the prizes
to the students.
RSVP

Principal
Bal Vidya Mandir
Ph.: 2354679
*You are requested to bring this card alorng and be seated by 4.30 p.m.

Technique
Keep the language formal and courteous.
Give the date, venue and time for the event.
Always write in third person.
Contact details for the event must be given at the end ofthe invitation, on the left side.

QUESTIONS
1. 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 invitiation in not more than 50 words. You are Govind/Gauri. CBSE 2014
Ans. The Principal, Staff & Students
'of
St. Paul's School, Vjay Nagar, Agra
invite you as

The Guest of Honour

At the rendition of the play 'Waiting for Godot' by the Literary Club
on Tuesday. 26th February 20XX at 10:00 am. in the school auditorium

RSVP
Govind/Gauri
Secretary of Literary Club
Ph. 0562-272356XX
 relatives on
the occasion ofsthe
friends and
to be sent to your
formal invitation in 50 words
.
Dratt a of n e w showroom.
inaugural ceremony your

M/s Arora Brothers

Ans. a t the
presence
r e q u e s t your
benign
Inaugural Ceremony

showroom
of their new

Arora Sons
11:00 a.m.
20XX at
On Friday. 27th April,
At
New Delhi
12-B, Akbar Road,

RSVP
M/s Arora Brothers
Mob. 9356XXXXXX
friends and relatives on the
formal invitation to
be sent to your
3.GOn behalf of your parents, draft a

Occasion of your sister's 18th birthday.

Shimla. You decide to
hold a dinner
4. You Fiaz/Falak Mazumdar living at 39, Udampur Colony, Draft a formal
are
on their golden
wedding anniversary.
party to congratulate your
grandparents dinner at home.
members to attend a grand
than 50 words to all family
invitation in not m o r e [CBSE 2018]

Ans.
The Mazumdars
39, Udaipur Colony
Shimla

12th April, 20XX

Dear all,

Anniversary
We request the pleasure of your company on the auspicious occasion of the 50th Wedding
celebration of our beloved grandparents on April 25th, 20XX at Hotel Prime at 8 p.m. You are requested
to mark your gracious presence and bless the lovely elderly couple.

Yours affectionately.
Faiz/Falak Mazumdar

RSVP
The Mazumdar Family
Shimla
Ph:012345678

5.You are Adil/Sameena, sonydaughter of Anwor Rizvi of Brent wood Estate, Circular Road, Lucknow
Prepare a draft in 50 words for a formal invitation card to be sent on behalf of your parents on the
occasion of the wedding of your sister. Invent the required details.

6.Your school. Bal Vidua Mandir, is planning to organise the Annual snorte
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