Question 1

What is a formal letter?

Accepted Answer

A formal letter is an official document written for professional, business, or official purposes using a structured format and polite tone.

Question 2

Where is the sender's address typically placed in a standard formal letter format?

Accepted Answer

In standard formal letter writing (Block format), the sender's address is placed at the top left corner.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct salutation for an application written to the School Principal?

Accepted Answer

'Respected Sir/Madam' or 'Dear Sir/Madam' is the standard formal salutation for a Principal.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of writing a 'Subject' line in a formal letter?

Accepted Answer

The 'Subject' gives the reader a quick idea of the letter's purpose in one short line.

Question 5

Which subscription (closing) is grammatically correct in a formal application to a Principal?

Accepted Answer

'Yours obediently' is correct. There is no apostrophe in 'Yours'.

Formal Letter Writing