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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (A), (D), (C), (E)
A formal letter follows a structured format. The correct order is:
- Sender's Address (B) – The writer's address is written at the top.
- Date (A) – The date of writing the letter is mentioned below the sender's address.
- Receiver's Address (D) – The address of the recipient follows next.
- Subject (C) – A brief and clear subject line indicating the purpose of the letter.
- Salutation (E) – A respectful greeting (e.g., "Dear Sir/Madam").