Choose the subscription (complimentary close) used in a formal letter from the given options.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → yours faithfully
The subscription (complimentary close) is the polite phrase written just before the signature. In a formal letter, especially one that begins "Sir/Madam" or "Dear Sir/Madam", the standard close is "Yours faithfully".
Example: The application to the principal ended with "Yours faithfully" and the student's name.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: yours lovingly — Incorrect. It expresses affection and is used only in informal letters to family or close friends.
Option 3: yours affectionately — Incorrect. It too is an informal close, used in letters to relatives.
Option 4: yours punctually — Incorrect. "Punctually" means on time; it is not used to close any letter.
Note: The actual question was dropped by NTA. For the benefit of the students and to give additional practice, the original question has been replaced with a new question.