Isha is writing to her younger cousin Aryan to congratulate him on winning the inter-school chess contest. Choose the most appropriate salutation for her letter.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Dear Aryan
A letter to a younger cousin is an informal letter. Its salutation (greeting) is warm and uses the person’s first name. “Dear Aryan” does this.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Dear Mr Aryan — Incorrect. “Mr” is a formal title. It is not used for a younger cousin in a family letter.
Option 3: Dear Master Aryan — Incorrect. “Master” is a formal title for a boy. Family members do not use it in a letter to a cousin.
Option 4: Dear Shri Aryan — Incorrect. “Shri” is a formal title of respect. It is not used for a younger cousin.