Writing: Invitation and Reply — Class 12 MCQs with Answers
Class 12 CBSE English · Chapter 31
30 practice questions · 30 Medium · Updated
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 31, "Writing: Invitation and Reply". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 30 Medium. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
To score well in "Writing: Invitation and Reply", focus on comprehension, grammar and writing skills. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This helps you stay accurate when time is short, just as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Writing: Invitation and Reply, then move to Medium to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 12 English mastery score. Try the 2 sample questions below: tap an option to see the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Writing: Invitation and Reply — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 12 English)
2 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. Tap an option to check yourself.
- Q1Medium
In what form is an informal invitation written?
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Answer: As a short personal letter in the first person
Explanation: An informal invitation to a friend or relative takes the form of a short personal letter, written in the first person.
- Q2Medium
How must a reply to a formal invitation be written?
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Answer: In the third person, matching the style of the invitation
Explanation: A formal reply mirrors the invitation: it stays in the third person, whether it accepts or declines.
Key concepts: Writing: Invitation and Reply (Class 12 English)
The second question of Section B: a formal or informal invitation, or a reply to one, in up to 50 words for 4 marks — Format 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1. The register of the reply must match the register of the invitation.
- The marks
- 4 marks: Format 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1. Up to 50 words, one of two questions.
- The four essentials
- Occasion, date, time and venue. Whatever the register, an invitation that omits one of these fails on content.
- The formal card: third person
- Written throughout in the third person, with no salutation and no signature: 'Mr and Mrs Sharma request the pleasure of your company…'
- The formal formula
- 'request the pleasure of your company' is the fixed phrase. 'I am inviting you' or 'do come' break the form.
- Layout of a formal card
- Short centred lines rather than a paragraph, with the occasion, date, time and venue each given its own line.
- R.S.V.P.
- From the French 'répondez s'il vous plaît' — please reply. It goes at the foot of the card, usually with a name or telephone number.
- Extra details
- A dress code or an outline programme is often added, since it helps the guest prepare.
- The informal invitation
- A short personal letter in the first person, with a first-name salutation ('Dear Ananya') and a warm close ('Yours sincerely', 'With love').
- Warm but still clear
- Informality changes the tone, not the information: occasion, date, time and venue must still be unmistakable.
- Replying formally
- The reply mirrors the invitation and stays in the third person, whether accepting or declining.
- Declining
- Thank the host and give a courteous reason: 'regret their inability to attend owing to a prior engagement'.
- Why replies matter
- The host's arrangements depend on knowing the numbers — which is exactly what R.S.V.P. is asking for.
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Writing: Invitation and Reply?+
The second question of Section B: a formal or informal invitation, or a reply to one, in up to 50 words for 4 marks — Format 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1. The register of the reply must match the register of the invitation. Key ideas include The marks, The four essentials, The formal card: third person, The formal formula, Layout of a formal card, R.S.V.P..
What does Class 12 English Chapter 31 (Writing: Invitation and Reply) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Writing: Invitation and Reply": 30 Medium. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Writing: Invitation and Reply (Class 12 English)?+
The questions that matter most test The marks, The four essentials, The formal card: third person, The formal formula, Layout of a formal card, R.S.V.P.. This page shows 2 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 30 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
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Yes — Class 12 English Writing: Invitation and Reply has timed online quizzes at Medium levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.