Question

A friend is about to undergo an operation soon. You must write a letter to inform her/his parents, who live in a different town, about this. Which of the following options is the most appropriate close for the letter?

• A. Fondly,
• B. Yours faithfully,
• C. Your friend,
• D. Sincerely,

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sincerely,

The appropriate complimentary closing for the letter will be Option D. The writer knows his friend's parents and the content being a formal news the writer closes with 'Sincerely'. Option A is incorrect as 'Fondly' is generally used to close friendly notes. Option B is incorrect as it is used to close formal letters. Option C is incorrect as the recipients are not the writer's friends.