Multiple choice

If you knew the name of the person you were writing to, how would you start a formal letter?

  1. Dear Mr/Mrs (and put their name here)

  2. Just write their name with no 'Dear'

  3. Dear Sir or Dear Madam

  4. Dear Tarquin
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Explanation

If the recipient's name is known, the formal salutation should address them by their title and surname, such as 'Dear Mr. Smith'.

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