In a formal letter, what does the last paragraph of the body usually do?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → It politely says what action the writer hopes will be taken.
The last paragraph of the body ends the message. In a formal letter, it politely tells the reader what the writer wants done, such as a repair, a reply or a refund.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: It gives the sender’s address and the date. — Incorrect. The sender’s address and the date are written at the top of the letter, before the body.
Option 2: It states briefly why the letter is being written. — Incorrect. This is the work of the first paragraph. It comes at the start of the body.
Option 3: It greets the reader and asks about his or her family. — Incorrect. Asking about the family is part of an informal letter, near its start.