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Invitation and Reply

Original CBSE questions with easy answers for independent writing practice. Exam-year labels are omitted.

Invitation and Reply: quick CBSE guide

What is it?

A formal or informal invitation and a suitable acceptance or regretful reply.

Format

  1. Mention the occasion, host, date, time and venue.
  2. Use the tone and layout required by the question.
  3. For a reply, clearly accept or express regret.
  4. Keep the invitation or reply brief.

What to do

  • Check every essential detail.
  • Use third person for a formal printed invitation when appropriate.
  • Give a polite reason for regret.

What not to do

  • Do not mix formal and informal styles.
  • Do not forget the occasion or venue.
  • Do not write a full letter when a short reply is asked.
20 questionsGeneral · No classShow answer format

Question 1: As the Cultural Secretary, Vignesh Kumar, of JKL School, Jamshedpur, draft an invitation for the Annual Music Festival, inviting Gajendra Hansda, an acclaimed local musician, to perform and judge the event. Provide the essential details in about 50 words.

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JKL SCHOOL, JAMSHEDPUR

The Cultural Secretary, Vignesh Kumar, cordially invites Gajendra Hansda, acclaimed local musician, to perform and serve as judge at the Annual Music Festival on 28 July at 5 p.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will inspire our young performers. Kindly confirm your availability.

Vignesh Kumar
Cultural Secretary

Question 2: You are Bina Bedekar of 45, Ashok Vihar, Nagpur. You have been invited to inaugurate a science exhibition at your alma mater, National Public School, Mumbai. Write a formal reply in about 50 words accepting the invitation and expressing your gratitude.

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45, Ashok Vihar
Nagpur
12 July

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am grateful for your kind invitation to inaugurate the science exhibition at my alma mater, National Public School, Mumbai. I am pleased to accept the invitation and look forward to meeting the students and teachers. It will be a privilege to return to the school and support its academic efforts.

Yours sincerely,
Bina Bedekar

Question 3: Your friend P. V. Sathish has invited you to attend the wedding of his sister, Jaya. You have an important pre-board examination paper on the day of the wedding and cannot attend. Write a formal reply expressing your regret.

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M-114, Fort Road
Chennai
12 July

Dear Sathish,

Thank you for inviting me to Jaya's wedding. I am sorry that I cannot attend because I have an important pre-board examination paper on the same day. Please convey my warm wishes to Jaya and your family. I hope the celebration is joyful and memorable. I shall meet you soon and hear all about it.

Yours sincerely,
Puneeta Vij

Question 4: Draft a formal invitation to the District Collector to inaugurate a school book fair.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at the inauguration of a school book fair on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage our students.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary

Question 5: Draft an informal invitation to your friends for a house-warming ceremony.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at a house-warming ceremony on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage our students.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary

Question 6: Write a formal reply accepting an invitation to judge an inter-school quiz.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to accept your invitation to judging an inter-school quiz. I am grateful for the honour and look forward to joining the programme. Kindly share any further instructions or schedule details.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 7: Write a formal reply regretting your inability to attend a charity concert.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for inviting me to a charity concert. I regret that I shall be unable to attend because of a prior medical appointment. Please accept my sincere apologies. I send my best wishes for a successful and memorable event.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 8: Draft an invitation for parents to attend an annual sports day.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at the annual sports day on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage our students.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary

Question 9: Write an informal reply accepting your cousin's invitation to a birthday dinner.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to accept your invitation to a birthday dinner. I am grateful for the honour and look forward to joining the programme. Kindly share any further instructions or schedule details.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 10: Write a formal reply declining an invitation because of a medical appointment.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for inviting me to a school cultural programme. I regret that I shall be unable to attend because of a prior medical appointment. Please accept my sincere apologies. I send my best wishes for a successful and memorable event.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 11: Draft a formal invitation to an AI researcher to address the school on digital ethics.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at an AI researcher speaking on digital ethics on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage students and make the occasion meaningful.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary

Question 12: Draft an informal invitation to friends for a climate-action exhibition.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at a climate-action exhibition on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage students and make the occasion meaningful.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary

Question 13: Write a formal reply accepting an invitation to inaugurate a cyber-safety camp.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to accept your invitation to inaugurating a cyber-safety camp. I am grateful for the honour and look forward to joining the programme. Kindly share any further schedule details or instructions.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 14: Write a formal reply regretting your inability to attend a mental-health seminar.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for inviting me to a mental-health seminar. I regret that I shall be unable to attend because of a scheduled examination. Please accept my sincere apologies. I send my best wishes for a successful programme and hope to join a future event.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 15: Draft an invitation for parents to attend an electric-transport exhibition.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at an electric-transport exhibition on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage students and make the occasion meaningful.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary

Question 16: Write an informal reply accepting your cousin's invitation to a community clean-up.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to accept your invitation to a community clean-up. I am grateful for the honour and look forward to joining the programme. Kindly share any further schedule details or instructions.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 17: Write a formal reply declining an invitation because of a scheduled examination.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for inviting me to a school innovation festival. I regret that I shall be unable to attend because of a scheduled examination. Please accept my sincere apologies. I send my best wishes for a successful programme and hope to join a future event.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 18: Draft a formal invitation to a para-athlete to inaugurate an inclusive sports day.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at an inclusive sports day on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage students and make the occasion meaningful.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary

Question 19: Write a formal reply accepting an invitation to judge a sustainability quiz.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to accept your invitation to judging a sustainability quiz. I am grateful for the honour and look forward to joining the programme. Kindly share any further schedule details or instructions.

Yours sincerely,
Aarav Sharma

Question 20: Draft an informal invitation to relatives for a rooftop-solar launch at home.

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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Principal and staff request the pleasure of your company at a rooftop-solar launch on 25 August at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence will encourage students and make the occasion meaningful.

RSVP: Cultural Secretary