RBSE Class 12 English Writing Accepting and Declining Invitations

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RBSE Class 12 English Writing Accepting and Declining Invitations

In our social life, we have various events and occasions which we celebrate in the company of our relatives, friends, other family members and human groups. Such occasions may include marriage ceremonies, birthdays, inaugurals, openings of offices and exhibitions or swearing-in and oath-taking ceremonies of different public or private body office-bearers, etc. 

On such occasions we wish and need the company of those who are related to us. In order that these people related to us should come to join us on these important/special occasions, we need to send them a formal or an informal request as the case may be. These requests are known as invitations. A carefully drafted invitation contains the request to the person concerned and adequate information related to the occasion. Formal invitations can be of two types :

Type one is a printed invitation card to invite guests and relatives to be present on that occasion. Such invitations do not bear the name of the addressee. The other type is used for inviting a VIP as a guest to preside over a socio-cultural or educational function. Such an invitation is written in the form of a formal letter bearing the name of the addressee.

An informal note of invitation, acceptance or refusal is often in the form of a personal letter. It is written to close friends and relatives addressing them by name. The Salutation and the Close are as under :
The Salutation : My dear so and so (i.e. My dear Nalini, My dear Shri Sharma, etc)The close: 
Yours sincerely
Or 
Sincerely yours

आमंत्रण (औपचारिक व अनौपचारिक) एवं प्रत्युत्तरः स्वीकारना व अस्वीकारना अपने सामाजिक जीवन में हम अनेक घटनाएँ व अवसर अपने संबंधियों, मित्रों, अन्य पारिवारिक सदस्यों तथा मानव-समूहों के सानिध्य में मनाते हैं। ऐसे अवसरों में विवाह समारोह, जन्मदिन, उद्घाटन, कार्यालयों व प्रदर्शनियों का उद्घाटन या विभिन्न सार्वजनिक या व्यक्तिगत निकायों के पदाधिकारियों के शपथ-ग्रहण समारोह सम्मिलित हैं।

ऐसे अवसरों पर हम उनका सानिध्य चाहते व आवश्यक समझते हैं जो हमसे संबद्ध हैं। इस उद्देश्य से कि ये लोग जो हमसे सम्बद्ध हैं, आएँ व महत्त्वपूर्ण/विशेष अवसरों में हमारे साथ भाग लें । हमें उन्हें औपचारिक अथवा अनौपचारिक निमंत्रण (जैसी स्थिति हो) भेजना होता है। इन आग्रहों को आमंत्रण कहते हैं। एक सावधानीपूर्वक लिखे गए आमंत्रण में संबंधित व्यक्ति से आग्रह व उसके लिए अवसर के विषय में समुचित सूचना होती है। औपचारिक आमंत्रण दो प्रकार के होते हैं।

प्रथम प्रकार एक मुद्रित निमंत्रण-पत्र है जो अतिथियों व संबंधियों को इस अवसर पर उपस्थित होने का प्रयोजन रखता है। ऐसे निमंत्रण-पत्रों में प्राप्तकर्ता का नाम नहीं होता । दूसरा प्रकार किसी अतिविशिष्ट व्यक्ति को अतिथि के रूप में बुलाकर शैक्षणिक या सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक आयोजन की अध्यक्षता करने हेतु भेजा जाता है।

इस प्रकार के निमंत्रण को एक औपचारिक पत्र के रूप में लिखा जाता है, जिस पर प्राप्तकर्ता का नाम अंकित होता है। आमंत्रण स्वीकार करने या अस्वीकार करने हेतु निमंत्रण का एक औपचारिक पत्र बहुधा एक व्यक्तिगत पत्र के रूप में होता है यह घनिष्ट मित्रों व संबंधियों को उनके नाम से संबोधित कर लिखा जाता है। आदरपूर्ण सम्बोधन व समाप्ति निम्न प्रकार हैं : सम्बोधन : प्रिय आदि, आदि (प्रिय नलिनी, प्रिय श्री शर्मा, आदि) समाप्ति : 
आपका निष्ठापूर्वक 
या 
निष्ठापूर्वक आपका

Sample 1 :

Formal Invitation (Printed)
Mrs & Mr A. K. Mishra 
request the pleasure of your company 
on the auspicious occasion of the marriage of their daughter
Smita
With
Animesh 
(S/o Mrs & Mr B. K. Kaushik of Delhi) 
On Friday, the 9th December 20_ _at 8.00 p.m.
at
Hotel Ramada, Jaipur 

RSVP
R. K. Mishra
Mob. No. ...........

With best compliments from 
All Relatives 
and
Friends 

Reply to an Invitation :
In certain situations, it is expected of the person invited to send a formal reply in the form of an acceptance or a refusal letter as the case may be to avoid unnecessary embarrassment or inconvenience that may be caused to the person-in-charge or the organizer of the event. are supposed to be guests of honour or are invited to preside over the functions and give away prizes or inaugurate some public function or event generally observe this courtesy of replying in response to the invitations. These letters are brief and polite. Some examples of such replies are as under :

निमंत्रण का प्रत्युत्तर :
कुछ परिस्थितियों में आमंत्रित व्यक्ति से यह अपेक्षा की जाती है कि वह एक स्वीकारने या अस्वीकारने वाले पत्र (जैसी स्थिति हो) द्वारा औपचारिक प्रत्युत्तर भेजे जिससे आयोजन (समारोह) की व्यवस्था करने वाला या उसका नेतृत्व करने वाला अनावश्यक शर्मिंदगी या असुविधा से बच सके । वे व्यक्ति जो सम्मानित अतिथि हैं, या समारोह की अध्यक्षता करने हेतु आमंत्रित किए जाते हैं व पुरुस्कार वितरण करने या किसी सार्वजनिक समारोह या आयोजन का उद्घाटन करते हैं, सामान्यतया इस शिष्टता का पालन करते हैं व निमंत्रणों का उत्तर देते हैं । ये पत्र संक्षिप्त व विनम्र होते हैं । ऐसे कुछ प्रत्युत्तरों के उदाहरण निम्न हैं :

Informal Replies

Accepting an Informal Invitation 

Sample 1:

Accepting an invitation for prize distribution.
101, Shivaji Terminus 
Mumbai 
10th November, 20_ _ 
My dear Mr Purohit 
Thanks a lot for your invitation to preside over the Cultural Night and Prize Distribution Function of The City Cultural Society on Sunday, the 20th of November 20_ _. I will definitely be there to be a witness to the great performances by some of the finest artists you have invited. 
With best wishes 
Sincerely yours 
Manish Bahal

Sample 2: 
Accepting an invitation for attending marriage of friend's daughter.
151, Greater Kailash New Delhi · 
21 November, 20_ _,
Dear Mr and Mrs Malik It is really pleasant to know that your loving daughter Suchitra's marraige is being solemnized at Udaipur on December 15, 20_ _. Thanks a lot for inviting us to attend the wedding. I will be present on the auspicious occasion with my better half to wish the newly- wed couple a very happy married life. We shall reach Udaipur by Chetak Express which leaves Delhi at 8.00 a.m. Yours sincerely
Vipul Bhatia 

Sample 3 : 
Draft a reply, accepting an invitation to attend the wedding ceremony of your friend.
अपने मित्र के विवाह समारोह में सम्मिलित होने का निमंत्रण स्वीकार करते हुए उत्तर लिखिए। 
Answer:
21-A, Patel Nagar
Jodhpur October 21, 20_ _ 
Dear Anuj I am very happy to learn that your marriage has been decided and is to be solemnised on October 29, 20_ _ Thank you very much for inviting us to attend the wedding. I'll certainly be there on the occasion with my wife to wish you and the bride a very happy and prosperous married life. We shall be reaching Jaipur by our personal vehicle at about 6 p.m. on that day. 
Yours sincerely
Pradeep Verma 

Sample 4 : 
Write a reply to the Principal, Govt. S. S. School, Raja Park, Jaipur, accepting the invitation to inaugurate a Seminar on Value-Based Education on 5th Sept. 20 - 
प्रधानाचार्य, राजकीय सीनियर सैकण्डरी स्कूल राजा पार्क, जयपुर को 5 सितम्बर की 'मूल्य-आधारित शिक्षा' पर आयोजित सेमिनार के उद्घाटन के निमन्त्रण को स्वीकार करते हुए एक पत्र लिखिए। 
Answer:
51, C-Scheme
Delhi August 25, 20_ _ 
My dear Mr Sharma 
Thank you very much for inviting me to inaugurate a seminar on value-based education to be held in your school on September 5, 20_  _. The seminar is very relevant in present times, and I would feel honoured to be able to inaugurate it. I will be reaching Jaipur by the Pink City Express which leaves New Delhi at 6.40 a.m. 
Yours sincerely
S. K. Sinha 

Sample 5 : 
Send a reply to your friend accepting his invitation to spend the summer vacation with him at Mt. Abu. 
अपने मित्र को ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश उसके साथ माउण्ट आबू में व्यतीत करने के उसके निमन्त्रण को स्वीकार करते हुए उत्तर भेजिए। 
Answer:
B-116, Talwandi
Kota 
June 10, 20_ _ 
My dear Ravi
Thank you for your letter inviting me to spend my summer vacation at the lovely hill station of Mount Abu. It would be such a relief from the sweltering heat of Ajmer ! I will certainly come and spend time with you all. I'll be reaching there at Abu Road by the Janta Express on June 16. Give my regards to uncle and aunty. 
Yours sincerely
Pravin Singh 

Question 6. 
You have received an invitation from your friend Dinesh to attend the inauguration ceremony of his advertising agency on 22nd May 20.. at 10:00 a.m. at Hotel Neelam. Mr S. Kriplani, Ex M.P. of Chittorgarh will be the Chief Guest. Write an informal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer: 
15/7, Pushkar Road -
Ajmer 
15th May 20.. 
Dear Dinesh 
I am very happy to know that your childhood dream of opening an advertising company has come true. I am happy to know that Hon'ble Mr S. Kriplani, Ex M.P., of Chittorgarh will inaugurate your venture. I will definitely reach at hotel Neelam, Chittorgarh on 22nd May at 10:00 a.m. I wish you great success. 
Yours
Deepak 

Question 7. 
You have received an invitation from your friend Prashant to attend a function on the occasion of ekadashi udyapan on 21st February 20.. at 1:30 p.m. at his residence. Write an informal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer: 
14 Nehru Avenue
Dungarpur 15th February 20.Dear Prashant I am very happy to receive your invitation on this great occasion of ekadashi udyapan on 21st February. I am really very excited to attend this party because for the last two years we haven't met. My wife and I will definitely come to attend the function. Convey my regards to Bhabhiji and love to Nikki. 
Yours
Vishal 

Question 8. 
You have received an invitation from your friend to a dinner on 10th July 20.. at 8:00 p.m. at his residence to celebrate his success in class XII examinations. Write an informal
reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer: 
13, Ashok Colony
Bharatpur 05 July 20.. 
Dear Hemant
Congratulations. I am very glad to know that you have passed your examination with 98% marks. I will certainly come on 10th July at 8:00 p.m. to join the dinner. 
Yours
Mahesh 

Question 9. 
You are Rajni of 10, Avas Vikas, Jaipur and have been invited by your friend Sapna, House No. 332, Megha Apartments, Kota at her sister's engagement on 27th November 20.- at 4:00 p.m. at her residence. Write an informal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer: 
10, Avas Vikas
Jaipur November 22, 20_ _.
Dear Sapna
I am really pleased to be invited by you at your sister's engagement on 27th November 20... Here are my warm wishes for this auspicious occasion. I will definitely come and join you on this happy occasion. I am eagerly waiting for the day. 
Yours
Rajni 

Question 10. 
Mr R.P:Verma's son Jignesh has returned to India after completing his MBA from Australia. For this he is organising a get-together on 15th November 20.. at 8:00 p.m. at his residence. You are Mr Santosh Garg, one of the friends of Mr Verma. You have received the invitation for the same. Write an informal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer:
16, 'C' Scheme
Jaipur
09 November 20_ _.
Dear Verma
Congratulations. I am extremely glad to receive your invitation. I remember how eager you have been to see this day. I will definitely come with my family to attend the party on 15th November. My best wishes to Jignesh. 
Yours
Santosh Garg 

Question 11.
Your cousin Mr Rishi Paliwal's book 'How to Make Your Communication Effective' has been published and is getting a warm response from the readers. To celebrate his success he has invited you to a dinner party on 25th September at 8:00 p.m. at his residence. Write an informal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer:
10-B, Shanti Nagar
Udaipur
17th September 20_ _.
Dear Rishi
Congratulations. I am extremely glad to know that your book has been published and is getting a warm response from the readers. We all will definitely come on 25th September to enjoy the party. 
Wishing you great success. 
Yours 
Sheetal

Refusing an Informal Invitation 

Sample 1 : 
Inability to inaugurate a Hockey Tournament.
55 V. T. Road, 
Mansarovar 
Jaipur 5th October 20_ _ 
My dear Mr Jain 
Thanks for inviting me to inaugurate the XI Inter-School Hockey Tournament to be held in your school from the 15th of October. However, I am sorry to express my inability to be present on the given date. My several previous engagements on that day will not permit me to accept your invitation, Inconvenience caused is regretted. 
Yours sincerely 
S.Kulkarni

Sample 2 : 
Inability to attend the wedding of your friend's brother.
C-17/4K 
Sahukarpet 
Chennai 
18th March, 20 
Dear Ravi 
I am indeed thankful to you for inviting me to attend the wedding of your elder brother Sumit. It is, an auspicious occasion both for you and your family. But, unfortunately, due to some unavoidáble and urgent engagements, I will not be able to attend it. Kindly convey my heartiest congratulations and accept a small gift that I am sending for the newly wed couple. 
Yours sincerely
Shrikant 

Sample 3 : 
Inability to attend the marriage of your friend's son.
35- Hiran Magri 
Udaipur 
10th December 20.. 
Dear Malpani 
I am pleasantly surprised to receive the invitation of your son Rahul's wedding. May God bless him! I would have loved to join you on this auspicious occasion but I have to go to Jaipur for an official meeting. I feel bad as I won't be able to come there to bless him personally. Please accept my apologies and best wishes. 
Yours 
Ramkumar

Some More Examples 

Sample 4 : 
You are Neeti of B-17, Avas Vikas, Jaipur and have been invited by your friend Malinee, House No. 152, Rajshree Apartments, Kota at her sister's engagement on 27th November 20.. at 4:00 p.m. at Hotel Deep Akash. Write an informal reply declining the invitation. 
Answer:
B-17, Avas Vikas
Jaipur 
November 22, 20--.
Dear Malinee Congratulations. I am extremely happy to be invited by you at your sister's engagement on 27th November. I really wanted to be with you in these happy moments, but I feel bad as I wouldn't be able to attend the programme because I have to attend my cousin's marriage on the same day. Please accept my apologies and best wishes. 
Yours
Neeti 

Sample 5 : 
You have received an invitation from your friend Dinesh to attend the inauguration ceremony of his advertising agency on 22nd May 20.. at 10:00 a.m. at Chittorgarh. Hon'ble Mr S. Kriplani, Ex- M.P., Chittorgarh will inaugurate. Write an informal reply declining the invitation.
Answer:
15/17, Pushkar Road
Ajmer 
15th May 20 _ _.
Dear Dinesh
I am very happy that your dream of opening an advertising agency has come true. I am glad to know that Hon'ble Mr S. Kriplani, Ex- M.P., will inaugurate. But I am sorry to inform you that 'I wouldn't be able to attend the programme since due to some urgent business I will be in Delhi on 22nd May. I wish you great success in your" venture. 
Yours 
Mohan

Sample 6 : 
You have received an invitation from your friend Prashant to attend a function on the occasion of Ekadashi Udyapan on 21st February 20.. at 1:30 p.m. at his residence. Write an informal reply for not being able to accept the invitation. 
Answer:
14 Nehru Avenue
Dungarpur 
15th February 20.. 
Dear Prashant 
I am very happy to receive this invitation on the pious occasion of Ekadashi Udyapan on 21st February. I wanted to join you on this occasion but I am sorry to inform you that I wouldn't be able to do so because I am suffering from viral fever these days. Please accept my best wishes. 
Yours
Vishal 

Sample 7 :
Mr R.P. Gupta's son Praveen has returned to India after completing his MBA from the USA For this he has organised a get-together on 15th November 20.. at 8:30 p.m. at his residence. You are Mr Jay Soni, friend of Mr Gupta. You have received the invitation for the same. Write an informal reply for your inability in accepting the invitation. 
Answer:
16, C Scheme
Jaipur 
10, November 20.. 
Dear Gupta 
Congratulations. I am extremely glad to receive your invitation. I remember how eager you have been to see this day. I wanted to be with you on this happy occasion but due to some personal problem, I wouldn't be able to come. Please convey my best wishes to Praveen. 
Yours
Jay 

Sample 8 : 
Your cousin Rishi Paliwal's book 'How to Make Your Communication Effective' has been published and is getting a warm response from the readers. To celebrate his success he has invited you to a dinner party on 25th September 20.- at 8:00 p.m. at Hotel Akashdeep, Bikaner. You are Gaurav, 27, Station Road, Jodhpur. Write an informal reply declining the invitation. 
Answer:
27, Station Road
Jodhpur 
19th Sep. 20. 
Dear Rishi Congratulations! 
I am extremely glad to know that your book has been published and is getting a warm response from the readers. I wanted to be with you in these moments of joy and pride but I feel very bad as I wouldn't be able to join you because I am going on an official tour to Delhi. 
I wish you great success. 
Yours
Gaurav

Sample 9 : 
Your friend Varun has invited you to celebrate Diwali with his family. Reply by expressing your inability to be present with him. 
Answer:
13, Nilgiri Apartments
9, Pratap Nagar
Ahmedabad November 2, 20 _ _.
My dear Varun It gladdens me immensely to receive your invitation for spending Diwali with your family. It would be a great occasion to be a part of the celebrations, and I wish I could come. However, my family has planned a trip to Mumbai to celebrate the festival with my uncle, and plans have already been made. I am sorry to disappoint you. Maybe, we'll do it next year. 
Yours sincerely
Atul Khanna 

Sample 10 : 
You are Ajay/Sunita. You have received an invitation from your friend Gopal/ Chitra to join his/her birthday party. But as you have an urgent work so you are unable to attend it. Write an informal reply to decline the invitation.
Answer:
205 Adarsh Nagar
Gopalpura
18th December 20_ _ 
Dear Gopal 
I am indeed thankful to you for inviting me to attend your birthday party. But unfortunately, due to some unavoidable and urgent engagements, I will not be able to attend it. I congratulate you on your birthday. Please accept a small gift that I ana ending to you as birthday gift. Congratulating you once again ! 
Yours sincerely
Ajay 

Sample 11 : 
Your friend Rashmi or Rajat has invited you to attend the wedding ceremony of his or her brother. Write an informal reply expressing your inability to attend the ceremony due to unavoidable reasons.
Answer:
13, Ashok Colony
Bharatpur
10 March 20.
Dear Rashmi
I thank you for your kind invitation to attend your brothers marriage on 12th March, but regret the inability to attend it due to some unavoidable official work at Kota. Sincere thanks for the invitation and best wishes to Anmol for a happy married life. Please accept my best wishes. 
Yours
Nirmala Jagir

Formal Replies 

इस प्रकार के उत्तर लिखने में निम्नलिखित बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए:

1. औपचारिक उत्तर (Formal replies) को third person में ही लिखना चाहिए। 
2. Reply में स्पष्ट लिखना चाहिए कि निमंत्रण आपको स्वीकार है या नहीं। 
3. भाषा सरल व स्पष्ट होनी चाहिए। 
4. निमंत्रण अस्वीकार करने की स्थिति में, अस्वीकार करने का कारण भी लिखना चाहिए। 
5. उत्तर के अंत में हस्ताक्षर व नाम नहीं लिखते हैं क्योंकि reply के मुख्य भाग में ही लेखक का नाम आ जाता है।

(I) Accepting A Formal Invitation

Example : Mr Ramkumar Sahay thanks Mrs & Mr B. L. Malpani for their kind invitation to attend their son's wedding on 24th December 20.. at 8:00 p.m. He is overwhelmed for accepting the invitation. 

Question 1.
You have received an invitation letter from the principal and staff of Govt Senior Secondary School, Chaumahala which is going to celebrate its annual function on 6th February 20.. at 03:00 p.m. Dr Samit Sharma will be the Chief Guest of the function. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer: 
Mr Pramendra Jain thanks the principal and the staff of Govt Senior Secondary School, Chaumahala for their kind invitation to attend the annual function of their school on 6th February 20.. at 03:00 p.m.. He has great pleasure in accepting the invitation. 

Question 2. 
You have received an invitation letter from Mrs and Mr L.P. Goyal, Delhi to attend the birthday party of their son Aman on 14th October 20.. at 8:30 p.m. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer: 
Mrs and Mr Sharma thank Mrs and Mr L.P. Goyal for their kind invitation to attend the birthday party of their son Aman on 14th October 20-- at 8:30 p.m. They feel delighted with the invitation.

Question 3. 
You are Mr Tikendra Singh. You have received an invitation (with family) from Mr Amit Lohar for a dinner on 31 March 20.. at 7:00 p.m. at his residence arranged on the retirement of his respected father Shri S.N. Lohar. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation.
Answer: 
Mrs and Mr Tikendra Singh thank Mr Amit Lohar for his kind invitation to a dinner on 31 March 20-- at 7:00 p.m. arranged on retirement of his respected father Shri S. N. Lohar. They have great pleasure in accepting the invitation. 

Question 4. 
You have received an invitation from Mrs and Mr L.P. Goyal to attend a function on 29th June 20.. at 11:00 a.m. at A/111 Ranjit Nagar, Bharatpur, on the occasion of Griha Pravesh of their newly constructed home. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Pareek thanks Mrs and Mr L.P. Goyal for their kind invitation to attend the function on 29th June 20-- on the auspicious occasion of Griha Pravesh of their newly-constructed home. He has great pleasure in accepting the invitation. Heartiest congratulations.

Question 5. 
You have received an invitation from the students' union of Govt Senior Secondary School, Nagar (Bharatpur) to attend Teachers' Day celebration on 5th September 20.. at 10:00 a.m. You are Mr Amar Chaudhary, father of Shivam, a student of class XI of this school. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Chaudhary thanks the students' union of Govt Senior Secondary School, Nagar for their kind invitation to attend Teachers' Day celebration on 5th Sep. 20-- at 10:00 a.m. He has great pleasure in accepting the invitation.

Question 6. 
Mrs and Mr Dixit 'have completed 25 years of their married life. On the occasion of their Silver Jubilee they have invited you for a dinner party on 25th August 20.. at 8:00 p.m. at their residence. You are Mr Prakash Agrawal. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Prakash Agrawal thanks Mrs and Mr Dixit for their kind invitation to attend the party on 25th August 20-- on the occasion of Silver Jubilee of their marriage.  He has great pleasure in accepting the invitation. Great function. 

Question 7. 
You are Mr V.K. Khanna, Mayor of Jaipur. The principal has invited you as a chief guest on the occasion of annual function of City Public School, Jaipur on 5th March 20... at 6:00 p.m. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Khanna feels highly obliged and thankful to the principal of City Public School, Jaipur for his kind invitation of being the chief guest on the annual function on 5th March. He is highly amused in accepting the invitation. 

Question 8. 
Govt Senior Secondary School, Nadwai is organising a painting exhibition in the Town Hall of your city on 10th October 20... The principal of the school has invited you to inaugurate the exhibition at 11:00 a.m. You are Mr S.K. Jain, a renowned artist. Send a formal reply accetping the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Jain feels highly obliged and thankful to the principal of Govt Senior Secondary School, Nadwai for his kind invitation to inaugurate the painting exhibition on 10th October 20-- at 11:00 a.m. at the Town Hall. He will definitely reach on time.

(II) Declining A Formal Invitation

Example : Mr Ramkumar Sahay thanks Mrs & Mr B. L. Malpani for their kind invitation to attend their son's marriage on 24th December, but regret the inability to attend it due to some unavoidable official work at Jaipur. Sincere thanks for the invitation and best wishes to Rahul for a happy married life. 

Question 9. 
You have received an invitation from the principal and staff of Govt Senior Secondary School, Rajakhera which is going to celebrate its annual function on 6th February 20_ _ at 03:00 p.m. Dr Pradeep Bhatia will be the chief guest of the function. Write a formal reply for not being able to accept the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Pramendra Jain thanks the principal and the staff of Govt Senior Secondary School, Rajakhera for their kind invitation to attend the annual function on 6th February, but regrets not being able to attend it due to some unavoidable reason. Sincere thanks for the invitation. 

Question 10. 
You have received an invitation letter from the principal and staff of Govt Senior Secondary School. Alwar. You have to attend Career Day function on 15th February 20 at 2.00 p.m. as the chief guest of the function. Write a refusal to the invitation owing to your being busy in an important meeting.
Answer:
Mr Mohan Jalan thanks the principal and staff of Govt Senior Secondary School, Alwar for their kind invitation to attend Career Day function on 15th February 20_ _ but regrets not being able to attend it due to being busy in an important meeting. Sincere thanks for the invitation. 

Question 11. 
You have received an invitation from Mrs & Mr L.P. Jangir, Delhi to attend the birthday party of their son Mohan on 14th October 20 at 8:30 p.m. Write a formal reply for being unable to accept the invitation. 
Answer:
Mrs and Mr Sharma thank Mrs & Mr L.P. Jangir for their kind invitation to attend party of their son Mohan on 14th October but they regret being unable to attend it due to some unavoidable official work at Ajmer. Sincere thanks for the invitation and best wishes to Mohan. 

Question 12. 
You are Mr Harendra Singh. You have received an invitation from Mr Amit Lohar to a dinner on 31st March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at his residence arranged on retirement of his respected father Shri S.N. Lohar. Write a formal reply for not being able to accept the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Harendra Singh thanks Mr Amit Lohar for his kind invitation to a dinner on 31st March 20_ _ arranged on retirement of his respected father, but regrets being unable to come due to some unavoidable official work at Agra. Sincere thanks for the invitation, 

Question 13. 
You have received an invitation from Mrs & Mr L.P. Tailor to attend a function on 29th June 20-- at 11:00 a.m. at A/122 Ranjit Nagar, Bharatpur, on the occasion of Griha Pravesh of their newly constructed home. Write a formal reply declining the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Pareek thanks Mrs & Mr L.P. Tailor for their kind invitation to attend the function on 29th June on the auspicious occasion of Griha Pravesh of their newly constructed home, but regrets being unable to attend it because he is going abroad for some personal work. Sincere thanks for the invitation and best wishes. 

Question 14. 
You have received an invitation from the student's union of Govt Senior Secondary School, Pipliya (Jhalawar) to attend the Teachers' Day celebration on 5th September 20 at 10:00 a.m. You are Mr Amar Chaudhary, father of Shivam class XI of this school. Write a formal reply for being unable to accept the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Chaudhary thanks the students' union of Govt Senior Secondary School Pipliya for their kind invitation to attend Teachers' Day celebration on 5th Sep. 20_ _, but regrets being unable to attend it due to some unavoidable reasons. Sincere thanks for the invitation and best wishes to all the students. 

Question 15. 
Mrs & Mr Dixit have completed 25 years of their married life. On the occasion they have invited you for a dinner party on 25th August 20 at 8:00 p.m. at their residence. You are Kapil Bajaj. Write a formal reply declining the invitation. 
Ans.
Mr Bajaj thanks Mrs & Mr Dixit for their kind invitation to attend a dinner party on 25th August 20_ _ on the occasion of Silver Jubilee of their marriage, but regrets being unable to join on this auspicious occasion due to an unavoidable official tour to Bikaner. Sincere thanks for the invitation and best wishes on your marriage anniversary. 

Question 16. 
You are Mr V. K. Khanna, the Mayor of Jaipur. The principal of City Public School, Jaipur has invited you as the chief guest on the occasion of annual function of the school on 5 December 20 at 6:00 p.m. Write a formal reply for being unable to accept the invitation. 
Answer:
Mr Khanna feels highly obliged and thankful to the principal of City Public School, Jaipur for his kind invitation of being the chief guest on the occasion of the annual function on 5th December, but regrets being unable to accept the invitation due to very busy schedule on the day. Sincere thanks for the invitation and best wishes.