Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Formal/Informal Letters

Question:

Identify the correct sequence of the parts of a formal letter:

(P) Signature and name
(Q) Salutation
(R) Sender's address
(S) Date
(T) Receiver's post and address

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(P), (Q), (T), (S), (R)

(T), (S), (R), (Q), (P)

(R), (T), (P), (Q), (S)

(R), (S), (T), (Q), (P)

Correct Answer:

(R), (S), (T), (Q), (P)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (R), (S), (T), (Q), (P)

The correct format of a formal letter follows this sequence:

  1. (R) Sender's address – The address of the person writing the letter comes first.
  2. (S) Date – The date on which the letter is written.
  3. (T) Receiver's post and address – The address of the person or organization receiving the letter.
  4. (Q) Salutation – A formal greeting (e.g., Dear Sir/Madam).
  5. (P) Signature and name – The sender's name and signature at the end.