SUMMARY: The chapter focuses on teaching students the format and style of writing notices for various purposes. KEY TOPICS: format of a notice, purpose of notice writing, language and tone, layout and presentation, examples of notices, practice exercises, common errors, audience consideration, clarity and conciseness, notice writing tips
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 12 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
Q64 Marks
Draft a notice for the school noticeboard inviting students to participate in an Inter-House Debate Competition. You are Riya/Rohan Head Girl/Boy of Sunrise Public School Delhi.
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SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL DELHI / NOTICE / Date: 15 May 2026 / INTER-HOUSE DEBATE COMPETITION / This is to inform all students of classes IX-XII that an Inter-House Debate Competition will be held on Saturday 25 May 2026 in the school auditorium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The topic is 'Social Media: Boon or Bane'. Two participants per house may register with the undersigned by 20 May 2026. Attractive prizes await the winners. / Riya Sharma / Head Girl
Q74 Marks
Draft a notice for the lost-and-found section announcing a missing wristwatch found in the school library. You are Aditya Class XII-A monitor.
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VIDYA NIKETAN SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 8 May 2026 / FOUND - WRISTWATCH / A black-strapped wristwatch with a silver dial was found in the library on 7 May 2026 near the reference shelf. The owner is requested to identify and collect it from the undersigned in classroom XII-A during the lunch break before 15 May 2026 with proof of ownership. After this date the watch will be deposited at the school office. / Aditya Verma / Monitor XII-A
Q84 Marks
Write a notice informing students about a Blood Donation Camp organised in collaboration with the Red Cross Society. You are Priya Cultural Secretary.
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GREEN VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 12 May 2026 / BLOOD DONATION CAMP / In association with the Indian Red Cross Society our school is organising a Blood Donation Camp on Saturday 22 May 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school multipurpose hall. Students above 18 staff and parents are encouraged to register and donate. Free refreshments and donor certificates will be provided. Interested participants may sign up with the undersigned by 18 May 2026. / Priya Singh / Cultural Secretary
Q94 Marks
Draft a notice cancelling the scheduled annual sports day due to incessant rain. Specify the rescheduled date.
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ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 14 May 2026 / ANNUAL SPORTS DAY POSTPONED / Due to incessant rainfall and waterlogging in the school grounds the Annual Sports Day scheduled for 16 May 2026 has been postponed. The new date is Saturday 30 May 2026. The schedule and venue remain unchanged. Students who had registered for events need not register again. The inconvenience is regretted. / Aman Verma / Sports Captain
Q104 Marks
Write a notice as Secretary of the Eco Club inviting volunteers for a tree-plantation drive on World Environment Day.
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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 28 May 2026 / TREE PLANTATION DRIVE - WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY / The Eco Club is organising a tree-plantation drive on 5 June 2026 (World Environment Day) at the Yamuna Biodiversity Park. The bus will leave the school at 8 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. Saplings refreshments and certificates will be provided. Students of classes IX-XII interested in joining may register with the undersigned by 2 June 2026. / Manav Khanna / Secretary - Eco Club
Q114 Marks
Draft a notice announcing the auditions for the school's annual play 'Ramayana'. You are Cultural Secretary.
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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL / NOTICE / Date: 5 May 2026 / AUDITIONS FOR ANNUAL PLAY 'RAMAYANA' / Auditions for the school's annual play 'Ramayana' will be held on Wednesday 14 May 2026 in the school auditorium from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Students of classes IX-XII with a flair for acting and singing may participate. Roles include both lead and supporting characters. Interested students should register with the undersigned by 12 May 2026. Selected candidates will be informed by 18 May. / Vikash Jain / Cultural Secretary
