Aarav is writing to his younger sister Pihu, who studies in a boarding school in Mussoorie. Which of the following salutations does NOT suit his letter?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Dear Madam
The salutation (greeting) is the word or phrase that begins a letter. “Dear Madam” is a formal greeting used in letters to a woman official. A letter to one’s sister is an informal letter. It needs a warm, personal greeting.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Dear Pihu — Incorrect. It uses her first name, so it suits a letter to a sister.
Option 3: My dear little sister — Incorrect. It is warm and personal. It suits a letter to a younger sister.
Option 4: Dearest Pihu — Incorrect. It shows love, so it suits a letter to a family member.