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Given is the layout of a formal letter. Fill in the numbered blank [5] from the options given.
Given is the layout of a formal letter. Fill in the numbered blank [5] from the options given.
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The correct option is A Salutation
A formal letter has a format which needs to be followed. A typical formal letter format is
Sender’s addressDateName / Designation of AddresseeAddress of the AddresseeSalutationSubjectBody – Introduction, Content, ConclusionComplimentary CloseSignature / Name of the SenderDesignation of the Sender
Going by this format, the fifth element is a salutation, or, "Dear/Respected Sir/Madam", and should occupy the 5th blank. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the format, hence they're incorrect.
A formal letter has a format which needs to be followed. A typical formal letter format is
Sender’s address
Date
Name / Designation of Addressee
Address of the Addressee
Salutation
Subject
Body – Introduction, Content, Conclusion
Complimentary Close
Signature / Name of the Sender
Designation of the Sender
Going by this format, the fifth element is a salutation, or, "Dear/Respected Sir/Madam", and should occupy the 5th blank. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the format, hence they're incorrect.
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