CSEET · Business Communication · Business Correspondence
A semi-official letter differs from an official letter mainly in that a semi-official letter:
A semi-official letter handles official business but is addressed personally to a named officer in a warmer, less formal tone, using a salutation like 'Dear' with the name. It is often used to prompt quick action. It is neither unsigned, nor non-official, nor an advertising tool.
- AIs always written on plain paper and never signed
- BIs addressed to an officer by name, in a personal tone, on an official matter, and begins with 'My dear' or 'Dear' followed by the nameCorrect
- CCannot concern any official subject
- DIs used only for advertising products to customers
Explanation
A semi-official (demi-official) letter deals with official matters but is addressed personally to a named officer in a less formal tone, often to speed up action. Options claiming it is unsigned, non-official or promotional are wrong.
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