Neha is writing to Mr K. Iyer, Admissions Officer, Sunrise College of Arts, Chennai, to ask about the last date for submitting documents. She knows his name. Which salutation is the most suitable for her letter?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Dear Mr Iyer
This is a formal letter to an officer whose name Neha knows. In such a letter, the salutation (greeting) is “Dear” + title + surname. So “Dear Mr Iyer” is the right choice.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Hi Mr Iyer — Incorrect. “Hi” is a casual greeting used with friends.
Option 3: My dear Iyer — Incorrect. It drops “Mr”. Such a greeting is used only with a close friend.
Option 4: Dearest Mr Iyer — Incorrect. “Dearest” is used for someone very close, such as a family member.