Look at the following salutation: 'Dear Mr. Jones,' For which kind(s) of a letter would this salutation be appropriate?

THIS QUESTION HAS MULTIPLE CORRECT OPTIONS

a) Formal letter

b) Informal letter

c) Business letter

d) Semi-formal letter

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a and b

c and d

a, b and c

a and d

answer is D.

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●        Formal letters start with either a common salutation “Respected Sir/Ma'am” (when the title isn't known) or by using "Dear"; Dear Mr./Miss X. Semi formal letters as well start with 'Dear', since such letters are composed to somebody whom you know and respect. Hence, both alternatives 1 and 4 are correct.
●        Option 2: Casual letters are composed to companions or relatives. Whereas addressing a near one, you do not call them by the title and surname 'Mr. Jones'. Consequently, B is incorrect.
●        Option 3: Business letters are for the most part strictly professional and don't use "dear". Thus, 3 is inaccurate.

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