Arjun lives in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. He writes to the Municipal Commissioner, Lucknow, asking for the potholes on his street to be repaired. Choose the most appropriate complimentary close for his letter:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Yours faithfully
The Municipal Commissioner is a city official. So Arjun’s letter is a formal letter. The complimentary close is the polite phrase written before the signature. A formal letter to an official ends with “Yours faithfully”.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Yours affectionately — Incorrect. It shows love. It is used in letters to family members.
Option 3: With lots of love — Incorrect. It is a warm close for family and close friends.
Option 4: Yours faithful — Incorrect. The close is “Yours faithfully”. “Faithful” without “-ly” is a wrong form.