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Which of the following is the appropriate salutation in a formal letter addressed to Ms. Gupta?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · English · Writing Skills - Formal Letter Writing
  1. Dear Ms. Gupta,
  2. Hey Gupta,
  3. To whom it may concern,
  4. Hello Ms. Gupta
Answer
Dear Ms. Gupta,

The correct answer is Dear Ms. Gupta, — Choose the form that follows standard formal letter conventions.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the recipient’s gender and title.
  2. Use the title ‘Ms.’ followed by the surname.
  3. Add a comma after the salutation.
  4. Choose the form that follows standard formal letter conventions.
Common mistake: Using an informal greeting such as "Hey" or "Hi"

Concept tested: Salutation in formal letters

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