Which of the following is an appropriate subscription for a formal letter?
Choose from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Yours sincerely
The subscription (complimentary close) is the polite phrase written just before the signature. A formal letter closes with an impersonal, courteous phrase such as Yours sincerely or Yours faithfully.
Example: The letter to the Principal ended with "Yours sincerely, Ravi Kumar".
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Yours lovingly — Incorrect. It expresses affection, so it is used only in informal letters to family members and close friends.
Option 3: Yours forever — Incorrect. It is a personal, emotional close, out of place in a formal letter.
Option 4: Your dear friend — Incorrect. It is an informal close for letters between friends; it does not suit an official or business letter.