Kunal is writing a letter to the Editor, The Tribune, about the poor condition of the public parks in his city. Choose the most appropriate salutation for his letter.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Sir
A letter to the Editor of a newspaper is a formal letter. Its salutation (greeting) must be polite and formal. “Sir” is the usual greeting for the Editor.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Hello Editor — Incorrect. “Hello” is a casual greeting used in talk or chat, not in a formal letter.
Option 2: My dear Editor — Incorrect. “My dear” is a loving greeting for family members and close friends.
Option 3: Dear The Editor — Incorrect. A greeting does not put “The” after “Dear”. This is not proper English.