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Write the subject line for a formal letter requesting a postponement of exam dates.

medium 2 marks Class 12 · English · Writing Skills - Formal Letter Writing
Answer
Subject: Request for Postponement of Examination Dates

The correct answer is Subject: Request for Postponement of Examination Dates — Keep it under ten words for clarity.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Determine the purpose of the letter – to request a postponement.
  2. Use concise wording that states the request clearly.
  3. Capitalize the first word and all major words in the subject line.
  4. End the subject line with a colon.
  5. Keep it under ten words for clarity.
Common mistake: Omitting the subject line or using informal phrasing

Concept tested: Subject line in formal letters

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