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Write the correct format of the subject line for a formal letter dated 8 February 2026, where the purpose is to request a new school bus timetable.

medium 2 marks Class 10 · English · Writing Skills - Letter Writing
Answer
Subject: Request for Revised School Bus Timetable

The correct answer is Subject: Request for Revised School Bus Timetable — Combine them to obtain the final subject line.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise that a formal letter contains a subject line placed after the address and before the salutation.
  2. The word "Subject:" must be written exactly as shown, followed by a concise statement of purpose.
  3. Insert the purpose – request for a revised school bus timetable – after the colon.
  4. Combine them to obtain the final subject line.
Common mistake: Omitting the word "Subject" or writing the entire line in all caps

Concept tested: Subject line in formal letter

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