In a formal letter, 'signature' is placed _______.

A. in the middle.
B. with the body of the letter.
C. at the end.
D. after the body of the letter.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

C only

The correct answer is:  C only

Explanation: In a formal letter, the signature is typically placed at the end, after the body of the letter and any closing remarks. It is a customary practice to sign off formally before providing your actual signature.

In a formal letter, the term “end” refers to the end of the entire letter, not just the body content. The correct sequence is: body of the letter, complimentary closing (such as “Yours sincerely”), then the signature, followed by the typed name and designation. Therefore, while the signature does come after the body, it is more accurately described as being placed at the end of the letter as a whole. Even though the name and designation follow the handwritten signature, they are all part of a single functional block.