Invitation writing

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1. INVITATION WRITING

2. WHAT IS INVITATION ? Invitation is a kind of personal notice sent individually to people. There are two types of invitations – 1. Formal Invitation 2. Informal Invitation Invitation is always written in box .

3. Formal Invitation- Format -1 NAME OF HOST DESIGNATION, NAME OF ORGANIZATION Cordially invites NAME OF GUEST ( designation ) To grace the occasion of …………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… VENUE – DATE – TIME- For any further clarification, Please contact: ………………… … ……………………………………………………………………….. RSVP NAME OF HOST DESIGNATION NAME OF ORGANIZATION

4. What is RSVP ? RSVP stands for répondez s’il vous plaît   . It is a french term . It means  - please answer .

5. QUESTION-1 Sunrise Public School , Agra is going to organize Annual Sports Day in the school auditorium on 30 th January 2021. You want Mr. Dhanraj Pillai , a noted hockey player to give away the prizes to the budding sportspersons of the school. Write a formal invitation in 50 words requesting him to grace the occasion. You are Karuna /Karan, Sports Secretary , Sunrise Public School. Agra.

6. Ms. Karuna Sports Secretary , Sunrise Public School Cordially invites Mr. Dhanraj Pillai ( A noted Hockey Player) To grace the occasion of Annual Sports Day and give away the prizes to the budding sportspersons of our school. VENUE – SCHOOL AUDITORIUM DATE – 30/01/2021 TIME- 10.00 AM For any further clarification, Please contact: Mr. Ramakant Singh , the Principal at 9452689455 RSVP Karuna Sports Secretary Sunrise Public School

7. Formal Invitation- Format -2 NAME OF HOST request the pleasure of your benign presence/ solicit your benign presence on the auspicious occasion of ( name of occasion) VENUE – DATE – TIME- RSVP NAME OF HOST CONTACT NO…

8. QUESTION-2 You are Mahesh/ Mahak Singh living at 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla . You decide to hold a dinner party to congratulate your grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft a formal invitation in not more than 50 words to all family members to attend a grand dinner at home. 

9. Mr. Mahesh Singh requests the pleasure of your benign presence at dinner party on the auspicious occasion of GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Of His Grandparents VENUE – 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla DATE – 20/01/2021 TIME- 8:30 pm RSVP Mr. Mahesh Singh Mob. [phone]

10. QUESTION-2 You are Dhruv / Deepa living at B- 36 , Sector -10 , Gurugram .Your father Shri D. K. Garg of Gurugram wants you to draft an invitation in not more than 50 words to be sent to all friends and relatives to attend your elder sister’s marriage.  Prepare invitation by giving necessary details.

11. Mr. Garg & Mrs. Garg solicit your benign presence on the auspicious occasion of the marriage of their daughter PRIYA ( Daughter of Mrs. Geeta and Mr. D. K . Garg ) With SHAKTI ( Son of Mrs. Babita and Mr. M.K. Aaggrawal ) DATE – 27/06/2021 TIME- 8.00 pm VENUE – Red Carpet , Party Lawn , sector -10 Gurugram RSVP Mr. D. K. Garg B-36, Sector -10 , Gurugram Mob -9856842564

12. Informal Invitation- Format Sender’s Address Date Sir/Madam , On the auspicious occasion …………………………………………………………….., I cordially invite you to………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………… …………………. Thanking you. Yours Sincerely Name

13. QUESTION-1 You are Mahesh/ Mahak Singh living at 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla . You decide to hold a dinner party to congratulate your grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft a formal invitation in not more than 50 words to all family members to attend a grand dinner at home. 

14. SOLUTION- 39, Udampur Colony Shimla 01 March, 2021 Dear Uncle/ Aunt/ any other family member On the auspicious occasion of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of my grandparents, I invite you to the grand dinner at my residence. The dinner is scheduled to be on 18 March at 8:30 pm. Kindly confirm your presence by 15 March. Thank you Yours affectionately Mahesh/ Mahak Singh

15. QUESTION-2 Suresh / Suman living at B-36 , New Town , Agra has cleared the Pre-medical Pre-dental entrance examination. The family is elated at achievement and they decide to have a get – together of all friends. Draft an formal invitation for the get-together.

16. SOLUTION- B-36, New Town Agra 4 th April, 2021 Dear friends, You are cordially invited for dinner on 10 th April 2021 at our residence to celebrate the achievement of our son Suresh for having cleared the Pre-medical Pre-dental entrance exam. Kindly grace the occasion and give him your blessings for his future success. Thank you Yours affectionately Mr. & Mrs. Gupta

17. QUESTION-3 The literacy club of your school, ABC School , Lucknow is putting up the play “ Waiting For Godot ”. As a secretary of the club , draft an invitation inviting the famous writer Suresh Gupta to be the guest of honour at the function. Writer the invitation in not more than 50 words. You are Govind / Gauri .

18. SOLUTION- ABC School Lucknow 4 th April, 2021 Sir, The literacy club of our school is putting up the play ‘Waiting For Godot ’ on 15 th February 2021. we shall feel highly obliged if you kindly spare some time from your busy schedule to be the guest of honour that day. We hope that you will accept our request and will confirm it. Thank you Yours affectionately Govind

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20. Formal/Informal Invitation Replies- Format Sender’s Address Date Sir/Madam , I thank you for inviting me / I am delighted to hear about / congratulations on your ……………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………….. ………. …………………………………………… Thanking you. Yours Sincerely Name

21. QUESTION-1 You have received an invitation to be the judge for a literacy competition in St. Anne’s School. Send a reply in not more than 50 words, confirming your acceptance. You are Mohan/ Mohini living at 24, West Vihar , New Delhi

22. Solution 24, West Vihar New Delhi 5 th February 2021 Sir/Madam , I thank you for inviting me to be the judge for a literacy competition in St. Anne’s School on 15 th February 2021. I accept the same with great pleasure. With regards. Yours Sincerely Mohan

23. QUESTION-2 One of your friend had cleared the Pre-medical Pre-dental entrance examination and he/she invited you attend a get-together of all friends. Draft a reply to the invitation expressing your acceptance/ refusal to attend the party. You are Alok / Aloka living at B4/15, Ashok Vihar , Phase –II , New Delhi.

24. REPLY TO INFORMAL INVITATION –ACCEPTANCE B4/15, Ashok Vihar Phase-II, New Delhi 5 th February 2021 Dear Sunita , I am delighted to hear about your success in having cleared the Pre-medical Pre-dental entrance examination . Congratulations and thank you inviting me to be a part of your happiness. I would love to come and celebrate. Thanking you. Yours Sincerely Aloka

25. REPLY TO INFORMAL INVITATION –Refusal B4/15, Ashok Vihar Phase-II, New Delhi 5 th February 2021 Dear Amit , Congratulations on your success and thanks for inviting me and I would have loved to be a part of your celebration but would not be able to attend the party due to some prior engagements. Yours Sincerely Alok

26. QUESTION-2 Your friend, P.V. Sathish , has invited you to attend the wedding of his sister, Jaya. You find that you have an important paper of pre-board examination on the day of the wedding. Thus you cannot attend the event. Write in about 50 words a formal reply to the invitation expressing your regret. You are Puneet / Puneeta , living at B-3, Mayur Vihar,New Delhi.

27. REPLY TO FORMAL INVITATION –Refusal B--, Mayur Vihar New Delhi 15 th February 2021 Dear V.P. Sathish , Congratulations for your sister , Jaya’s wedding and thanks for inviting me and I would have loved to be a part of wedding ceremony but would not be able to attend because I have an important paper of pre-board examination on the day of the wedding . Yours Sincerely Puneet

28. QUESTION-3 Your friend, P.V. Sathish , has invited you to attend the wedding of his sister, Jaya. Write in about 50 words a formal reply to the invitation expressing your acceptance of the invitation. You are Puneet / Puneeta , living at B-3, Mayur Vihar,New Delhi.

29. REPLY TO FORMAL INVITATION – Acceptance B--, Mayur Vihar New Delhi 15 th February 2021 Dear V.P. Sathish , I am delighted to hear about your sister , Jaya’s wedding and Congratulations & thanks for inviting me to be a part of your happiness . I would love to come to attend wedding ceremony. Yours Sincerely Puneet

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