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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Dear Mr. Jones, “ is an example of a ____ on a letter.
A
salutation
B
complimentary close
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Since, the letter is informal thus the salutation is usually given by ‘Dear’, such as Dear (name of friend/name of uncle or aunty) or Dear Father/Mother, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Takeaways. When writing business correspondence, always begin your message with a formal rather than a casual salutation: “Dear Mr. Jones” as opposed to “Hi.” “Dear” should always precede the recipient’s name, except for occasions where you cannot find contact information and need to use “To Whom It May Concern.”

Detailed explanation-3: -The Salutation The salutation (or greeting) in a business letter is always formal. It often begins with “Dear Person’s name.” Once again, be sure to include the person’s title if you know it (such as Ms., Mrs., Mr., or Dr). If you’re unsure about the person’s title or gender then just use their first name.

Detailed explanation-4: -The salutation “Dear” in combination with a name or a title is by far the most commonly used salutation in both British and US English, in both formal and informal correspondence. It is commonly followed either by an honorific and a surname, such as “Dear Mr.

Detailed explanation-5: -A salutation is a word or phrase used for greeting a recipient in business or personal correspondence. There are two types of salutations-formal and informal (casual).

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