Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Formal/Informal Letters

Question:

Give the correct sequence of the following for writing a formal letter.

(A) Date
(B) Sender's address
(C) Subject
(D) Receiver's address
(E) Salutation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)

(B), (A), (D), (C), (E)

(E), (D), (C), (B), (A)

(D), (C), (B), (A), (E)

Correct Answer:

(B), (A), (D), (C), (E)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (A), (D), (C), (E)

A formal letter follows a structured format. The correct order is:

  1. Sender's Address (B) – The writer's address is written at the top.
  2. Date (A) – The date of writing the letter is mentioned below the sender's address.
  3. Receiver's Address (D) – The address of the recipient follows next.
  4. Subject (C) – A brief and clear subject line indicating the purpose of the letter.
  5. Salutation (E) – A respectful greeting (e.g., "Dear Sir/Madam").