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Which of the following is the most appropriate salutation for a formal letter addressed to the Principal of your school?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · Writing Skills - Letter Writing
  1. a) Dear Sir,
  2. b) Respected Sir,
  3. c) Hey Sir,
  4. d) Yo Sir,
Answer
b) Respected Sir,

The correct answer is b) Respected Sir, — Select option (b) as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read the question carefully to understand that it asks for a formal salutation.
  2. Recall that formal letters use respectful and polite salutations.
  3. Among the options, "Respected Sir," is the most appropriate for a school principal.
  4. Select option (b) as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Choosing an informal or overly casual salutation such as "Hey" or "Yo".

Concept tested: Salutation in formal letters

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