Which part of a formal letter comes immediately after the salutation?

The correct answer is Option (2) → the body of the letter

Order of the parts of a formal letter:

• Sender's address and date.
• Receiver's designation and address.
• Subject: one line stating the purpose of the letter.
• Salutation: the greeting, such as "Sir" or "Dear Sir".
• Body: the main part, which carries the message, usually in two or three paragraphs.
• Complimentary close: "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely", followed by the signature and name.

Why the Other Options are Incorrect?

Option 1: the subject line — Incorrect. The subject comes before the salutation, just after the receiver's address.

Option 3: the complimentary close — Incorrect. The complimentary close comes after the body, at the end of the letter.

Option 4: the receiver's address — Incorrect. The receiver's address is written near the top, before the subject and the salutation.

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