Choose the appropriate sequence of the parts of a formal letter.
P. Date
Q. Salutation
R. Sender's address
S. Receiver's post and address
T. Subject
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → R, P, S, T, Q
Order of the parts of a formal letter:
- (R) Sender's address comes first, at the top left.
- (P) Date comes just below the sender's address.
- (S) Receiver's post and address follows the date.
- (T) Subject comes after the receiver's address and states the purpose of the letter in one line.
- (Q) Salutation (Sir / Madam) comes last of these, just before the body of the letter.