Kunal lives in Shillong. He writes to his close friend Nikhil Arora in Guwahati to invite him for the summer holidays. Choose the most appropriate salutation for his letter:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Dear Nikhil
A letter to a close friend is an informal letter. Its salutation (greeting) uses the friend’s first name, as in “Dear Nikhil”.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Dear Mr Nikhil — Incorrect. “Mr” is a formal title used with a surname. Friends do not address each other this way.
Option 2: Dear Sir — Incorrect. “Dear Sir” is used for an officer in a formal letter.
Option 3: Dear Mr Arora — Incorrect. “Mr” with the surname is used in a formal letter. It is too distant for a close friend.