Test: Invitation and Replies - Class 12 MCQ

An invitation is typically used for social events such as weddings, birthday parties, and graduation ceremonies, but not for job interviews.

While the dress code for an event may be included in an invitation, it is not a typical component.

An invitation should include a clear and polite request for a reply, such as "Please let me know if you are coming."

 It is impolite to ignore an invitation, as it shows a lack of consideration for the person who extended the invitation.

When declining an invitation, it is important to be polite and express gratitude for the invitation, even if you cannot attend.

While a family reunion may involve formal planning and invitations, it is not typically considered a formal occasion.

When addressing an invitation to a married couple, it is appropriate to use "Mr. and Mrs." followed by the husband's first and last name.

When addressing an invitation to an unmarried couple, it is appropriate to list both names on separate lines, with the woman's name first.

When addressing an invitation to a family with children, it is appropriate to list the parents' names followed by the names of their children.

When responding to a formal invitation, it is important to be polite and formal in your reply. "I regret that I cannot attend" is a common phrase used in such situations.

When responding to a casual invitation, it is appropriate to be friendly and informal. "I'm afraid I have other plans that night" is too formal for a casual invitation.

When declining an invitation to a formal event, it is important to be polite and express gratitude for the invitation, even if you cannot attend.

The tone and level of formality of the event should be conveyed in the original invitation, not in the reply.

If you need more information about an event before deciding whether to accept or decline an invitation, it is appropriate to ask for more details in a polite and respectful manner.

When addressing an invitation to a married couple with different last names, it is appropriate to use "Mr." or "Mrs." and list both last names.