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    Formal Invitation: By: Ms Rosa

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    This document provides information about formal invitations in English, including what constitutes a formal invitation, its social functions, common formats, linguistic characteristics, and ways to respond. It discusses how a formal invitation should include the invitee, addresses, salutation, occasion details of day/date/time/place, and an RSVP request. The format also commonly includes the inviter, a request for participation, invitee, occasion, time/date, place, and response request. Responses should be made within 3 days in third person, stating whether one accepts, declines, or is unsure about attending.

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    This document provides information about formal invitations in English, including what constitutes a formal invitation, its social functions, common formats, linguistic characteristics, and ways to respond. It discusses how a formal invitation should include the invitee, addresses, salutation, occasion details of day/date/time/place, and an RSVP request. The format also commonly includes the inviter, a request for participation, invitee, occasion, time/date, place, and response request. Responses should be made within 3 days in third person, stating whether one accepts, declines, or is unsure about attending.

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    Bahasa Inggris Wajib Grade 11

    Formal Invitation
    By: Ms Rosa
    What is an invitation?

    • An invitation is a
    request, solicitation, or
    an attempt to get
    another person to join
    you at an event.
    What is the social function of an
    invitation?

    • To let people know that you


    are having a party/celebration.
    • To inform people what your
    party is, when the party is
    held, and where the party is
    taken place.
    What is a formal invitation?
    • A formal invitation is an
    invitation which follows a
    dignified form, tone or
    style in agreement with
    the established norms,
    customs or values.
    What is the social function of
    formal invitation?

    • For inviting people to


    come to formal and
    social events.
    EXAMPLE An invitation about:
    1. The grand opening of new branch
    company.
    2. The celebration of wedding
    anniversary.
    3. Education colloquium/seminar.
    4. Graduation ceremony.
    5. Job interview.
    6. School annual meeting.
    Etc.
    Format of Layout
    Format of Layout
    A. Invitee
    B. Addresses of the addresser and the adressee
    C. Salutation
    D. Body:
    Occassion
    Day and date
    Time
    Place
    R.S.V.P (respond/reply)
    E. Signature
    Common Format in
    Formal Invitation
    • The first line is the name of the person who invites
    • The second line is the request of participation
    • The third line is the name of the person who is invited
    • The fourth line is the occasion of invitation
    • The fifth line is the time and date of the occasion
    • The sixth line is the place of the occasion
    • The last line is the request for reply
    1. Inviter

    2. Request/solicitation of
    participation

    3. Invited person/invitee

    4. Occasion of invitation

    5. Time and date

    6. Place of the occasion

    7. Request to respond/reply
    LINGUISTIC CHARACTERISTICS :
    • Simple, precise, and concise words.
    • Detailed information.
    • The tone should be friendly and sincere.
    • Words should be chosen carefully.
    • The style of writing should be formal.
    Responding to Formal Invitations
    • Formal invitations should be responded to
    within 3 days.
    • Replies are written in third person.
    • Replies have to be handwritten.
    • Reason should be briefly stated for declining
    the invitations.
    Formal ways to
    accept formal
    invitation
    - I would be delighted to accept your
    invitation.
    - Thank you for inviting me. I will see
    you there.
    - I am available on [date] and will
    gladly see you then.
    - I am very pleased to confirm that I
    will be attending the event.
    Formal ways to
    decline formal
    invitation
    • I appreciate the invitation, but I won’t
    be able to go.
    • I’m very busy that week, so I won’t be
    able to join you.
    • Thank you very much for the
    invitation, but unfortunately I can’t
    make it.
    • Thank you for extending the
    invitation to me, but I’m not available
    at that day.
    Formal ways to say
    maybe to a formal
    invitation
    • I will confirm my acceptance at a later
    date.
    • Let me look over my schedule. I’ll let
    you know shortly.
    • I should have a good idea by [date]
    whether I can accept.
    • I appreciate the invitation, but I can’t
    confirm right this moment.
    Project
    1. Create a formal invitation card.
    2. Choose one of these topics of formal
    invitations:
    The grand opening of new branch company.
    The celebration of wedding anniversary.
    Education colloquium/seminar.
    Graduation ceremony.
    Job interview.
    School annual meeting.
    Criteria
    1. Must be creative.
    You can use any
    platforms/programs/applications such as:
    Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Design Bold,
    Freepik, Snappa, etc.
    2. Follow the format of formal invitation.
    3. Made by your own words.
    Notes: Submit on GCR, no later than one
    week after being assigned.

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