Multiple choice

If you didn't know a person's name, how would you start a letter?

  1. Dear Sir, Dear Madam or Dear Sir or Madam

  2. Dear Mr, Dear Mrs or Dear Mr or Mrs

  3. My dearest Sir, My dearest Madam or My dearest Sir or Madam

  4. Hey there
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Explanation

When the recipient's name is unknown, the standard formal salutation is 'Dear Sir', 'Dear Madam', or 'Dear Sir or Madam'.

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