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Which salutation is appropriate when writing a formal letter to the CEO of a company, Mr. Arora?

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

The correct answer is Dear Mr. Arora — Confirm that "Dear Mr. Arora" is the most suitable choice.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify that the addressee is a senior executive, so use formal salutation with title and last name.
  2. Choose the option that matches the correct form of address.
  3. Confirm that "Dear Mr. Arora" is the most suitable choice.
Common mistake: Using informal greeting or omitting honorific

Concept tested: Salutation in formal letter

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