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: Regret in Accepting the Invitation for Judging the Debate Competition

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am honored to have received your invitation to judge the inter-school debate competition at your esteemed institution. However, due to prior academic commitments, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to attend the event.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity and extend my best wishes for the success of the competition. I hope to participate in future events at your institution.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Savita Manjrekhar