Std 7 English · Unit One

1.5 Seeing Eyes Helping Hands

Complete textbook exercise solutions — Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati), Grade Seven English.

1Now see which of these eight points are covered in the other invitations 'B', 'C' and 'D'. Put tickmarks against the points that are covered.

Points covered	A	B	C	D
(1) Who is sending/giving the information?	✓		✓	✓
(2) What is the programme?	✓	✓	✓	✓
(3) What is the name of the project?	✓	✓		✓
(4) Who will inaugurate it?	✓	✓		✓
(5) Who will preside over the function?	✓	✓
(6) What time will the function start?	✓	✓	✓	✓
(7) Where will it take place?	✓	✓		✓
(8) How many names get mentioned in the invitation?	6	2	2	5

Note for row 8: For invitation 'D', the five names mentioned or referred to are Sameer, Mummy, Daddy, Ms Naik, and Mr Ajinkya.

2Prepare a formal invitation for a function you have arranged at home.

INVITATION

We warmly solicit your presence at the
12th Birthday Celebration
of our son
Aarav

Please join us for an evening of joy, games, and dinner to bless him on his special day.

Date: Sunday, 15th October 2023
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Venue: Banquet Hall, Blue Orchid Hotel, M. G. Road, Pune.

Warm Regards,
Mr. & Mrs. Sharma

3Write an imaginary telephone conversation in which you invite your friend to the above function.

Aarav: Hello, is that Rohan?

Rohan: Yes, speaking. Hi Aarav, how are you?

Aarav: I am fine! I am calling to invite you to my birthday party this coming Sunday.

Rohan: Oh, advance happy birthday! Where is the party?

Aarav: Thank you! It's at the Banquet Hall in Blue Orchid Hotel on M. G. Road. The party starts at 6:00 pm.

Rohan: That sounds great! I will definitely be there.

Aarav: Awesome. Please ask your parents to come along too. See you on Sunday!

Rohan: Sure, bye!

4Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally. Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family.

Dear Mom and Dad,

While you were out, Mr. Joshi from our neighbourhood society called. He has invited our whole family to the annual Diwali cultural gathering at the clubhouse. The programme is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm followed by dinner. Please make sure we are all free to attend.

- Rahul

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