CBSE 2025, Set 1

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Attempt ANY ONE of the two (A) or (B) in about 50 words:
(B) 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.

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The correct answer is Subjective. **Format:** Formal letter format (Sender's address, Date, Receiver's address, Subject, Salutation, Complimentary close). (1 mark) **Content:** (2 marks) Suggested value points: Express gratitude for the invitation; acknowledge the event (inter-school debate competition); express inability to attend; state a valid reason for refusal (e.g., prior commitments); wish success for the event. **Expression:** Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words, spelling, punctuation, and coherence of ideas. (1 mark) **Sample Answer:** | | | :--- | | 45, University Enclave Cochin 10 September 2025 The Principal J.M. Public School Cochin **Subject: Inability to accept invitation for debate competition** Dear Sir/Madam, I sincerely thank you for inviting me to be one of the judges for the upcoming inter-school debate competition at your prestigious institution on 20 September 2025. However, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to attend the event due to a prior professional commitment at my university on the same day. I extend my best wishes for the grand success of the competition. Yours sincerely, Savita Manjrekhar (Professor of English) |

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