Mr Sudhir Panda of Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, writes to the Editor, The Times of India, about stray cattle that block the main roads of his area. Choose the most suitable closing line for his letter:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → I hope the authorities concerned will take note and act soon.
A letter to the editor raises a public problem so that the officials in charge notice it. Its closing line ends the body by politely hoping that action will be taken.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Do write back soon and tell me what you think. — Incorrect. This is a friendly line for a letter to a friend.
Option 2: I wish to draw attention to the stray cattle that block the main roads of Saheed Nagar. — Incorrect. This line states the problem, so it opens the body of the letter.
Option 4: If nothing is done, I will stop buying your newspaper. — Incorrect. It is a rude threat. A letter to the editor should stay polite.