Question

You are Mrs. Savita Manjrekhar, a professor in English. You are invited to be one of the judges for the inter-school debate competition by the Principal of J.M. Public School, Cochin. Write a formal letter expressing your inability to accept the invitation.

Hint:

An invitation should be formal yet engaging, mentioning key details clearly. A formal letter should be concise, respectful, and maintain a professional tone.

Answer 1

Formal Letter

Mrs. Savita Manjrekhar
Professor of English
[Your Address]
[City, Pincode]
[Date]

To,
The Principal
J.M. Public School
Cochin

Subject: Declining Invitation to Judge Debate Competition

Respected Sir/Madam,

Thank you for inviting me to judge the inter-school debate competition at your institution. Unfortunately, I must decline due to prior academic commitments.

I appreciate the invitation and wish the competition great success. I look forward to future opportunities to participate.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Savita Manjrekhar