Which one of the following is an example of 'complimentary close' in a letter ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Yours faithfully
The complimentary close is the polite phrase written at the end of a letter, just before the signature. In a formal letter that begins "Sir/Madam", it is "Yours faithfully"; in a personal letter, "Yours sincerely" or "Yours lovingly".
Example: The application ended with "Yours faithfully, Ramesh Kumar".
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Sir/Madam — Incorrect. This is the salutation, the greeting at the start of the letter.
Option 2: Subject line — Incorrect. The subject line comes before the salutation and states what the letter is about.
Option 4: Enclosures — Incorrect. Enclosures are the documents sent with the letter, listed after the signature.