CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2024-25: question 4(A)
From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section B, question 4(A), for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q4(A) · 4 marks · WritingCompetency-basedInvitation and Reply
Attempt any one of the two, (A) or (B), in about 50 words.
Draft an invitation in not more than 50 words from Vani Gopalan, Chief Project Officer of an NGO, for the launch of the 'Each One Teach One' programme, addressed to school Principals and Coordinators. Mention a compelling highlight of the programme along with other necessary details
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Hints
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Hint 1
Write in the third person, not 'I invite you'.
Hint 2
Include a compelling highlight of the programme as well as date, time and venue.
Hint 3
Keep it to 50 words and add an RSVP.
Step-by-step solution
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- 1 mark
Format: formal third-person invitation, centre-aligned, with the host's name first.
- 3 marks
Vani Gopalan
Chief Project Officer, Shiksha Foundationrequests the pleasure of the company of
The Principals and Coordinatorsat the launch of the 'Each One Teach One' programme.
Highlight: every volunteer will be paired with a child to bring literacy to those out of school.
Date: 5 September 2025; Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Town Hall, BhubaneswarRSVP: 98765 43210
Answer: A centre-aligned third-person invitation with the host, guests, programme highlight, date, time, venue and RSVP, within 50 words.
Where the marks are
- Correct invitation format, third person (1 mark)
- Content: programme highlight, date, time, venue (2 marks)
- Accuracy, within 50 words (1 mark)
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- Chapter: Invitation and Reply (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
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