Choose the correct sequence of the parts of a formal letter.
P. Subject
Q. Receiver's post and address
R. Salutation
S. Sender's address
T. Date
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → S, T, Q, P, R
Order of the parts of a formal letter:
- (S) Sender's address comes first, at the top left.
- (T) Date comes just below the sender's address.
- (Q) Receiver's post and address follows the date.
- (P) Subject comes after the receiver's address and states the purpose of the letter in one line.
- (R) Salutation (Sir / Madam) comes last of these, just before the body of the letter.