Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Formal/Informal Letters

Question:

Choose the appropriate option from the given alternatives for the subscription of a letter to the editor of a local daily.

Options:

Yours sincerely

Yours truly

Yours obediently

Yours truthfully

Correct Answer:

Yours truly

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Yours Truly 

  • Yours truly / Yours faithfully: These are the standard formal closings used for business letters and letters to the editor where you do not have a personal relationship with the recipient.

  • Yours sincerely: This is typically reserved for formal letters where you know the name of the person you are addressing (e.g., "Dear Mr. Akshat").