Which of the following statements about a letter to the editor are correct?
(A) It is addressed to the editor of a newspaper.
(B) It is a formal letter, even if the writer reads that newspaper every day.
(C) It usually raises a public issue, such as traffic jams or dirty parks, so that the people in charge take notice.
(D) It should be long and emotional, so that the editor is moved to print it.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (C) only
(A) It is addressed to the editor of a newspaper. — Correct.
- The letter goes to the editor, who decides which readers’ letters are printed.
(B) It is a formal letter, even if the writer reads that newspaper every day. — Correct.
- The editor is not a friend or relative, so the letter is formal.
(C) It usually raises a public issue, such as traffic jams or dirty parks, so that the people in charge take notice. — Correct.
- Its aim is to bring a public problem to the notice of the authorities through the newspaper.
(D) It should be long and emotional, so that the editor is moved to print it. — Incorrect.
- A letter to the editor should be short and to the point.
- It stays polite and gives facts, not strong feelings.