Choose the best option to complete the statement:-
The position of salutation in a letter is at the _________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → left-hand of the first page
The salutation is the greeting with which a letter opens, such as "Dear Sir" or "Dear Rohan". It is written on the left-hand side of the first page, below the address (and the subject line in a formal letter) and just above the body of the letter.
Example: The letter opened with the salutation "Dear Madam" on the left.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: right-hand on the first page — Incorrect. The salutation is not placed on the right; in the older style only the sender's address and date sit at the top right.
Option 3: below the main body of letter — Incorrect. Below the body come the subscription (Yours faithfully) and the signature, not the salutation.
Option 4: above the heading of the letter — Incorrect. Nothing comes above the heading (the address and date); the salutation follows it.