Questions for Practice 1 Frequent cases of theft, burglary, eveteasing and electricity break down in the society are being reported to the Resident Welfare Association of Ashok Nagar. As the President of the society write a notice in not make then 50 words inviting all members for a general body meeting to discuss the issue and to find a solution. Agenda of the meeting must be mentioned. You are Surya. You are Rani, Secretary Rotary Club, Noida. Your club is organizing a blood donation camp. Draft a notice for your notice board asking everybody to donate blood. INVITATION An invitation is sent to near and dear ones on the occasions such as marriage, births celebrations, etc. It is formally extended to general masses forpublic events or functions. Points to Remember Type of Invitation 41. Formal 2. Informal 1. Formal Tobe written in third person. Details like address dress code or any other instruction are written at the bottom to the left or the right side as per choice. Subject matters generally written in the centre. No abbreviation to be used Simple present tense is used Word limit 50. Each entry to be mentioned in a separate line e.g., (a) Thename of the person(s) who is/are inviting (b) Formal expressions like ‘request the pleasure of your company’ (c) Time and date of event (4) Purpose and occasion of invitation. For RSVP, address and telephone no. is given at which the invitee may contact for any queries. Name of the Chief Guest, programme may be given 74 Class Xil- EnglishFormal invitation for marriage/auspicious occasion. Example : Write a formal invitation for the marriage function of your daughter. Mrs, and Mr. Madan Sharma Solicit your gracious presence on the auspicious occasion of the marriage of their grand daughter SONALI (Daughter of Mrs. Savita and Mr. Rahul Sharma) With SHRIDHAR (Son of Mrs. Suma and Kapil Sharma) on 17 December 2018 at 7,30 p.m. at Red Carpet, Party Lawn, Preet Vihar, Marg, Delhi-110031 With best compliments from Vinod Sharma & All Relatives, RSP. Madan Sharma B-36, Rajdhani Enclave, Vikas Marg, Delhi Ph, : 9868x2000 Formal Invitation for school events / exhibition for general public. Example : You are a student of Laxmi Public School, Model Town, Delhi. The School is holding its Annual Function at 5.30 p.m. on 24th Dec. 2017. The Education Minister has consented to be the Chief Guest. Design an invitation card to be sentto the parents and other invitees. (Word Limit 50) Class Xi - English 75Honourable Education Minister has very kindly consented to be RSVP. Admn. Officer 011-27 xxxxxx Note : Entry Free The Principal, Staff and Students of Laxmi Public School, Model Town, Delhi request the pleasure of your company on ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION on Sunday, 24 December 2018 at 5.30 p.m. in the School Auditorium the Chief Guest, Special Instructions (This card admits only two. You are requested to be seated by 4.30 p.m.) Questions for Practice (a) (b) You are the member of Punjab Academy, Delhi. Draft a formal invitation to invite all the members for the discussion on a book written by an eminent writer, You are organising an Exhibition of Painting 'Nayika Series’ on 30th November, 2018 at Azad Bhavan Art Gallery at 5:45 p.m. Draft an invitation card to invite the General Public. On the occasion of Van Mahotsav function in your school. Draft an invitation to invite a renowned environmentalist for a tree plantation drive in your school You are Suman/Sonu the Head Girl/Boy of New Field School. Your 76 Class Xil- Englishschool has decided to celebrate "The Grand Parent's Day" in school. Draft a formal invitation to be sent to the grand parents of students of your school giving details of the programme. (e) Your school is celebrating Annual Sports Day. Draft a formal invitation to be sent to parents and SMC members giving details of event. FORMAL REPLIES ACCEPTANCE / REFUSAL Points to Remember © Acknowledge the invitation © — Writtenin 1st person © Express thanks in third person © — Nottobesigned atthe end © When accepting, confirm date and time * Ifdectining, give reason, convey your best wishes © — Givedate and address attop lefthand © Make use of wearand simple language © Word limit 50 Formal Acceptance Example : You are Mr. Ajay Kumar of 7 Park Avenue, Delhi. Drafta reply accepting an invitation to attend a house warming party hosted by your colleague. 9 January 2018 7, Park Avenue, Delhi Mrs. and Mr. Ajay Gupta thank Mrs. and Mr. Satish Sharma for their Kind invitation on the house warming party on 17 January, 2018 at 11 a.m., which they are delighted to accept. It's their great pleasure to attend the ceremony. Formal Refusal Example : You are Mr, Ajay Gupta of 7 Park Avenue, Delhi, Draft a reply of refusal expressing inability to attend a house warming party hosted by your colleague. Class Xi - English 79 January 2018 7, Park Avenue, Delhi Mrs. and Mr. Ajay Gupta thank Mrs. and Mr. Satish Sharma for their Kind invitation on the house warming party on 17 January, 2018 at 11 a.m., but regret their inability to accept the same due to urgent and unavoidable assignment abroad Question for Practice (a) You are AV Raman of Mysore. Prepare a formal reply expressing inability to attend the marriage of a colleague owing to a prior engagement. (b) You are Vidya Sagar for 21 Rajya Park, Jaipur. Draft a formal reply of acceptance to an engagement function. (c) You are a renowned environmentalist Sh. Vinod Kumar of 10, Nehru Park, Delhi. You have been invited to inaugurate the Van Mahotsav function. Due to prior engagement you will not be able to come for the occasion. Draft a suitable reply of refusal for the same. (4) You are renowned environmentalist Sh Vinod Kumar of 10, Nehru Park, Delhi. You have been invited for a tree plantation drive function Draft a suitable reply of acceptance to attend the function FORMAL INVITATION To Preside / Inaugurate / Judge Events, etc. Example : You are Neha / Nakul, the President of the English Literary and Cultural Society of Government Model Sr. Sec, School, Sector 19, Chandigarh. You have to organise an Inter Zonal Declamation Competition on the topic "Communication Skills are very Important in Modern World” at the +2 level. You wish to invite Dr. Shailesh Gupta, an eminent educationist to preside over the function to be held on 16 Jan, 2018 at 9:30 p.m. Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sector-19 Chandigarh 16 January 2018 Sub : Invitation to preside over Inter Zonal Declamation Competition. 78 Class Xil- EnglishSir, The English Literary and Cultural Society of four school is organising an English Declamation Competition on the topic ‘Communication Skills are very Important in Modern World.’ on 21 January 2018 at 9:30, a.m. in the school auditorium. Kindly consent to preside over in the above said programme. Yours sincerely. Neha Questions for Practice (a) JKL Public School, Dehradun is going to organise its Annual Day in the coming week. As AK. Sharma, the Principal of the School Draft a formal invitation to invite noted author Sudesh Gupta to preside over the function. FORMAL ACCEPTANCE (To preside / inaugurate / judge Events etc.) Example : You are Dr. Shailesh Gupta, an eminent educationist. You have been invited to preside over on Inter Zonal Declamation competition by Neha the President of English Literary club of Government Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector-19, Chandigarh. Write a letter of acceptance of the invitation 73, Sector-11-A. Chandigarh 18, January 2018 Dear Neha Many thanks for inviting me to preside over the Inter Zonal Declamation Competition to be held on 27 January 2017 at 9.30 p.m. | shall be highly delighted to attend the function and enjoy listening to the views of students. It will be kind of you, if you could provide me the official transport, Yours truly Shailesh Gupta Class Xi - English 79FORMAL REFUSAL (To Preside / Inaugurate / Judge Events, etc.) Example : You are Dr. Shailesh Gupta, an eminent educationist you have been invited to preside over an Inter Zonal Declamation competition by Neha, the President of English Literary Club of Government Model Sr. Sec. School Sector-19, Chandigarh, Write a letter for refusal of the invitation. 73, Sector-11-A Chandigarh 18, January 2018 Dear Neha Many thanks for inviting me to preside over the Inter Zonal Declamation Competition to be held on 2 January 2018 at 9.30 p.m but am sorry to say that | shall not be able to attend the same due toa prior appointment with my doctor. With warm regards Yours sincerely Shailesh Questions for Practice (a) As Secretary of the Literary Society of your school, write a letter of invitation to an eminent journalist inviting him to address the students on a talk show to be held in your school. (b) You are a well-known scientist you have been invited to deliver a lecture on the importance of Nuclear Energy in the Science Centre. Write a reply accepting the invitation. (c) You are a noted stage artist and have been invited to perform at a stage show in a cultural event in Noida. However, due to a prior engagement, you are unable to attend the same. Write a reply refusing the invitation 80 Class Xil- EnglishINFORMAL INVITATION Points to Remember © Use first person '', 'We' and 'You' and avoiding using ‘he’, 'she' and ‘They’ Do notwrite subject and receiver's address. Write in warm and personalised style. Avoid writing unnecessary details. © Beginwith ‘Dear (Name) © Word limit 50 Example : You are Anuj / Anuja Goel. Write a an invitation to invite all your friends for the party you are giving to celebrate your selection in B-Tech in DTU. Yojna Vihar, Delhi 10 Jan, 2019. My dear Rahul, | have much pleasure in inviting you to post selection party after my admission in DTU. Reach my residence at 7.30 p.m. on 16 Jan, 2019 to join my family and friends in my moment of joy. Yours truly, Anuj Question for Practice 1, You have been successful in IIT entrance examination. Write a suitable invitation to your friends inviting them for a get together to celebrate the occasion 2. Mrs. and Mr. Sharma wishes to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary. As Mr. Sharma write an informal invitation inviting their best friend Mrs. and Mr. Vohra. Write necessary details. 3. Neeraj/ Neha has got very good percentage in final board exams. Class Xi - English atHe got admission in reputed college in Delhi University. He wants to celebrate with his friend. Write an informal invitation giving necessary details. You are Neena/ Naveen of 21, Shakti Vihar Delhi, You have opened a Departmental Store in Chandani Chowk. Draft an informal invitation to invite your friend on the inauguration ceremony. INFORMAL ACCEPTANCE Example : You are Rahul and have been invited to the post selection party of your friend Anuj. Write a reply accepting the invitation you got. 7-C, Yojna Vihar, Delhi 10 May, 2019 Dear Anuj Yours truly Rahul Gupta Many thanks for inviting me to attend your post selection party which will be held on 16th May 2019 at your home. | shall be highly delighted to attend the same and will enjoy the party with great fun ACCEPTANCE Questions for Practice 1 You are Akash/Ashini. You have been invited to attend the wedding of your friend's sister. Respond to the invitation accepting it. You are Varun/Veena of 23, Ramesh Nagar Delhi, Your friend Neeraj has invited you for a party to celebrate his good board result and admission to a prestigious college. Draft a reply accepting the invitation You are Shaan/Shruti of C-29, Pragati apartment, Rohini Delhi. You have received an invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony of his newly opened Departmental Store. Write a reply accepting the invitation. 82 Class Xil- EnglishINFORMAL REFUSAL Example : You are Rahul and you have been invited to the post selection party of your friend Anuj. Write a reply regretting your inability to attend the same. 7-C, Yojna Vihar, Delhi 10 May, 2019 Dear Anuj Many thanks for inviting me to attend your post selection party, but | am sorry to say that | shall not be able to attend the same as | shall be out of station next week. | shall miss this joyous occasion. | wish you all the best for the future. God Bless You Yours truly Rahul Gupta Questions for Practice 1. Your friend is throwing a party to celebrate his success in board exams. Send a reply regretting your inability to attend the same due toa prior engagement. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Narang of 2, Newland Apartment, Rohini have decided to have a party on the occasion of sixteenth birthday of their daughter. You are unable to attend the function. Write a reply in about 50 words. 3, Youare Shaan/Shruti of C-29, Pragati Vihar. You have received an invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony newly opened shop of your friend Karan. Write a reply of refusal, regretting you inability to attend the ceremony. 4. Yous Mr. Vohra write a reply of refusal, regretting your inability to attend the celebrations of 25th anniversary of Mrs. and Mr. Sharma due to some prior engagement. Class Xi - English 83