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A company writes a letter to a government department seeking permission to extend its factory premises. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to close such an official letter?
The most appropriate closing is 'Yours faithfully'. A formal request to a government department is addressed to an office or designation, not a named person, and this complimentary close is the accepted formal ending. The other options are informal or affectionate and unsuitable for official correspondence.
- AYours faithfullyCorrect
- BYours lovingly
- CCheers for now
- DBest wishes buddy
Explanation
When a letter is addressed to an official by designation and not by name, the formal complimentary close 'Yours faithfully' is used. The other closings are casual or personal and do not suit official correspondence with a government department.
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