SUMMARY: The chapter on Notice Writing in Class 11 English focuses on teaching students how to effectively draft notices for various purposes and audiences. KEY TOPICS: format of a notice, purpose of a notice, language and tone, target audience, essential components, brevity and clarity, examples of notices, practice exercises, common errors, layout and presentation
A formal notice typically includes which of these elements?
AHeading and signature only
BDate and address only
CHeading date issuing authority body and signature
DJust the body of the notice
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Correct answer: Option 3 — Heading date issuing authority body and signature
Q21 Mark
The word limit for a notice in CBSE Class 11 is approximately:
A30 words
B50 words
C150 words
D250 words
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Correct answer: Option 2 — 50 words
Q31 Mark
A notice should be enclosed within:
AStars
BA box
CBrackets
DQuotation marks
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Correct answer: Option 2 — A box
Q41 Mark
Which of these is NOT essential in a notice?
ADate
BHeading
CPersonal opinion
DIssuing authority
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Correct answer: Option 3 — Personal opinion
Q51 Mark
Where should the date appear in a notice?
AAt the bottom right
BBelow the heading aligned left
CInside the body
DNot required at all
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Correct answer: Option 2 — Below the heading aligned left
Long Answer Questions6 questions
Q66 Marks
Draft a notice for the school noticeboard inviting students to participate in an Inter-School Quiz Competition. You are Aarav/Aanya Head Boy/Girl of Modern Public School Pune.
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MODERN PUBLIC SCHOOL PUNE / NOTICE / Date: 12 May 2026 / INTER-SCHOOL QUIZ COMPETITION / This is to inform students of classes IX-XII that an Inter-School Quiz Competition will be held on Saturday 22 May 2026 in the school auditorium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme is 'Indian History and Civics'. Three participants per team may register with the undersigned by 18 May 2026. Attractive prizes and certificates await the winners. / Aarav Patil / Head Boy
Q76 Marks
Draft a notice for the lost-and-found section announcing a missing pair of spectacles found in the school canteen. You are Sneha Class XI-B monitor.
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GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 6 May 2026 / FOUND - SPECTACLES / A pair of black-rimmed spectacles in a brown case was found in the school canteen on 5 May 2026 near the second window seat. The owner is requested to identify and collect them from the undersigned in classroom XI-B during the lunch break before 13 May 2026 with proof of ownership. After this date the spectacles will be deposited at the school office. / Sneha Reddy / Monitor XI-B
Q86 Marks
Write a notice as Cultural Secretary informing students about the school's Annual Cultural Fest 'Saanjh 2026'.
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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 14 May 2026 / ANNUAL CULTURAL FEST 'SAANJH 2026' / The school is organising its Annual Cultural Fest 'Saanjh 2026' on Friday 30 May 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school amphitheatre. Events include classical and western dance solo singing instrumental music drama and stand-up comedy. Students wishing to participate may register with the undersigned by 22 May 2026. Audition details will be shared on 24 May. / Riya Kapoor / Cultural Secretary
Q96 Marks
Draft a notice cancelling the scheduled school picnic to Lonavala due to incessant monsoon rains. Specify the rescheduled date.
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ST XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 15 July 2026 / SCHOOL PICNIC TO LONAVALA POSTPONED / Due to incessant monsoon rains and unsafe road conditions the school picnic to Lonavala scheduled for 18 July 2026 has been postponed. The new date is Saturday 1 August 2026. The departure time and pick-up arrangements remain unchanged. Students who had registered need not register again. The inconvenience caused is regretted. / Karan Mehta / Discipline Prefect
Q106 Marks
Write a notice as Secretary of the Literary Club inviting submissions for the school magazine 'Inkwell'.
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BLOOMINGDALE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 10 May 2026 / CALL FOR ENTRIES - SCHOOL MAGAZINE 'INKWELL' / The Literary Club invites original entries from students of classes IX-XII for the annual school magazine 'Inkwell'. Categories include short stories (under 800 words) poems (under 30 lines) personal essays and book reviews. The theme is 'My City My Voice'. Entries may be submitted to the undersigned by 25 May 2026. Selected pieces will be acknowledged with certificates. / Aditya Bose / Secretary - Literary Club
Q116 Marks
Draft a notice announcing the auditions for the inter-house drama competition. You are Cultural Secretary.
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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 8 May 2026 / AUDITIONS - INTER-HOUSE DRAMA COMPETITION / Auditions for the Inter-House Drama Competition will be held on Wednesday 16 May 2026 in the school auditorium from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Students of classes IX-XII with a flair for acting are encouraged to participate. Each house may field up to twelve participants. Registration with the undersigned is required by 14 May 2026. Selected candidates will be informed by 18 May. / Vikash Jain / Cultural Secretary
