The correct answer is Option (1) - A letter to an editor
- Formal Letter: This type of letter is written in a professional or official context and typically follows a specific format. A letter to an editor often addresses issues of public interest and is intended for publication, making it a formal communication.
The other options are considered informal or semi-formal:
- A letter to a friend: This is informal as it is written in a casual tone.
- A letter to a relative: Generally informal, depending on the relationship.
- A letter to an elder in one's family: While it may have a respectful tone, it is still considered informal.
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