Formal Invitation Questions for CBSE Class 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released practice questions for Class 12 Formal Invitation. Formal Invitation is a part of the writing section of the CBSE Class 12 English curriculum. Students must know the correct format to craft a formal invitation in the board exams. Each step of your answer will be marked based on the accuracy and adherence to the prescribed format. So, it is crucial that students practise thoroughly to ensure high scores in the exam.
In this article, we have provided the CBSE Class 12 Formal Invitation Practice Questions released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for the 2024-25 board exam. Along with the examples and questions, the board has also provided the answer format and marking scheme to be followed for accurate evaluation. These questions are best for practising important topics and conducting self-assessment. g important topics and honing skills to excel in the exam. Students must download all questions and solve them to ensure thorough preparation and boost their confidence for the exam.
CBSE Class 12 Formal Invitation Format 2024 with Marking Scheme
For 3 Mark Question, the format and marking scheme is as follows:
Content
♦ States the purpose of the invitation clearly [0.50 marks]
♦ Uses a formal tone [0.25 marks]
♦ Uses appropriate vocabulary that is relevant to the context and fulfils the word count requirement [0.25 marks]
Award the full allotted marks for each criteria that meets the stated expectations.
Award 0 marks for each criteria that does not meet the stated expectations.
Organisation
♦ Includes all components of a formal invitation: name(s) of the invitee(s), name(s) of the host(s), occasion, date, time and venue [0.50 marks]
♦ Follows the correct format for a formal invitation (date in expanded form, presentation in third person, salutations) [0.50 marks]
Award the full allotted marks for each criteria that meets the stated expectations.
Award half of the allotted marks for each criteria that needs improvement.
Award 0 marks for each criteria that does not meet the stated expectations.
Language Mechanics
♦ Uses correct grammar, spelling and other language mechanics
Award the full allotted marks if there are only one or two minor errors.
Award half of the allotted marks if there is one major error.
Award 0 marks if there is more than one major error.
For 5 Mark Question, the format and marking scheme is as follows:
Content
♦ States the purpose of the invitation clearly [0.50 marks]
♦ Uses an informal formal tone [0.50 marks]
♦ Uses appropriate vocabulary that is relevant to the context [0.50 marks]
♦ Fulfils the word count requirement [0.50 marks]
Award the full allotted marks for each criteria that meets the stated expectations.
Award 0 marks for each criteria that does not meet the stated expectations.
Organisation
♦ Includes all components of an informal invitation: name(s) of the invitee(s),
name(s) of the host(s), occasion, date, time and venue [1 mark]
♦ Follows the correct format for an informal invitation (date, presentation in first
person, salutations) [1 mark]
Award the full allotted marks for each criteria that meets the stated expectations.
Award half of the allotted marks for each criteria that needs improvement.
Award 0 marks for each criteria that does not meet the stated expectations.
Language Mechanics
♦ Uses correct grammar, spelling and other language mechanics
Award the full allotted marks if there are only one or two minor errors.
Award half of the allotted marks if there is one major error.
Award 0 marks if there is more than one major error.
Check and download all questions and answers below.
CBSE Class 12 Formal Invitation Questions 2024-25
Q. The cookery club in your school is organising a three‐day‐long food festival titled 'The Taste of India'. Write an invitation, in about 50 words, inviting the famous chef Tara Pandey to inaugurate the event. You are Amita/Akshay, the secretary of the club.
Q. Your school is organising a five‐day acting workshop to train a group of selected students from the school. Write an invitation in about 50 words inviting the famous film director Saira Sen as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the workshop. You are Vineeth/Vineetha, the secretary of the Arts Club of your school.
Q. The pressure on budding athletes to excel at academics while performing well in sports takes a toll on their mental health. Your school is organising a session on the mental well‐being of athletes. Write an invitation in about 50 words inviting a renowned sports psychologist Adrita Banerjee as the chief guest for the session. You are Aditi/Aditya, secretary of the sports club of your school.
Q. June 12 is celebrated as the World Day Against Child Labour every year. To observe this day, your school has planned to organise an awareness session for parents and students on the topic 'Education: The Right Response to Child Labour'. Write an invitation in about 50 words inviting a renowned journalist Gowri Das, known for her efforts to raise awareness against child labour, to deliver a talk at the session. You are Ayush/Ayushi, the secretary of the social service club of your school.
Q. Your city, Calcutta is all set for the winter. The streets are decorated for New Year celebrations. Fairs are being organised and the circus is coming to town. This is also the time for delightful seasonal treats, including delicious sweets. Write an invitation, in about 50 words, inviting your pen pal who is visiting from Japan to come and join the merriment with you and your family. You are Shivam/Shivani.
Q. You are Dr Kaurav Pandit, a published researcher and professor of biology. You have received an invitation from the biology department of a medical university in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, to engage with students in a question‐and‐answer session regarding the latest developments in biotechnology. Respond to accept the invitation in about 50 words.
Q. You are Sumati Banerjee, a best‐selling fiction writer. You have received an invitation to a literature festival to be held on 24 January, 2024 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, for an author reading of your most recently published novel. Respond to accept the invitation in about 50 words.
Q. You are Ranya Lalmohan, an environmental lawyer. You have received an invitation from a liberal arts college in Sonipat, Haryana, to give a talk on 'Careers in Environmental Conservation' on 30th August, 2023 at 11 am in the university auditorium. Draft a response of acceptance in about 50 words.
Q. Your are Jeeva Mathew, the Vice Head Boy of Blossom Public School, Odisha. The school is organising an annual day function for students of class X to XII on 3 December 2023. Write an invitation in about 50 words to your school principal inviting him/her as the guest of honour to start the event with a welcome speech.
Q. You are Suganya Muralidharan, a member of the events committee that is organising the passing out parade for the Indian Police Service (IPS) graduating officers in Hyderabad, Telangana. Draft an invitation in about 50 words inviting a retired senior police officer to give an inspiring opening speech at the event on 7th February, 2024 at 9 am.
Q. You are Lalitha Jayshree, an environment conservation activist. You have been invited by the Environment Protection Council of India to attend their round table discussions to formulate policy recommendations for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India. These discussions will happen in the span of a week with daily sessions from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., starting on 10 March 2024. Draft an acceptance to the invitation in about 50 words.
Q. You are Harshpreet Kaur, a student of Pathankot Internation School, Punjab. Your school is organising a career fair for Students of Class XII. As a part of the initiative, the school wants to invite speakers who have done impactful work in different sectors to attend a 60‐minute Q&A session with students about their career trajectory and work. Draft an invitation in 50 words inviting any eminent personality.
Q. You are Kiran Singh, a farmer residing in Bathinda, Punjab. You had been invited to Pathankot International School to attend a Q&A session on your work as a farmer for their career fair. However, someone in your family has fallen gravely ill and requires your full attention. In about 50 words, draft a formal response of rejection expressing your gratitude and apology.
Q. You are Namita Jose, a famous architect in Mumbai, Maharashtra. You had been invited by Modern Maison, an interior designing company, for a grand dinner in Goa to celebrate their fifth year of running successfully. The event is to be held on 9 March 2024, 7 pm onwards. However, there is a family wedding on that day and you will be unable to travel to Goa. Draft a formal rejection to the invitation in about 50 words.
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