Question

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Deriving your authority from the government, your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your orders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you except so far as they may further the great objects you have in view, but they are of importance in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take an interest in your personal position and comfort.

The above passage most probably is a part of a _______.

• A. Speech
• B. Official communication
• C. Written report
• D. Personal letter

Answer 1

The correct option is D Personal letter

The passage seems to try to convince a specific reader to take up an official rank in government. It also uses words like "I," "you," "your," etc., which are elements of a personal letter. Hence, D is the correct answer.

A speech does not speak to a specific person. Hence, A is incorrect.

B and C are rejected.