Arrange the following headings of a formal letter in the correct order.
A. Sender's address
B. Salutation
C. Receiver's address
D. Subject
E. Date
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, E, C, D, B
A formal letter is laid out from the top of the page in this order:
- (A) Sender's address — at the top, so that the reader knows where the letter comes from and where to reply.
- (E) Date — just below the sender's address.
- (C) Receiver's address — the designation and address of the person written to.
- (D) Subject — one line stating what the letter is about.
- (B) Salutation — "Sir/Madam" or "Dear Sir/Madam", just before the body of the letter.