Question

Several organizations sponsor letter-writing campaigns to help those in need. Read the letter, then answer the question.

123 Newland Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 80466 USA
February 25, 2017

Mr. Joseph Cleveland, Secretary of the Interior
456 Capitol Street
Moshi, Republic of Antu

Dear Mr. Cleveland:

I am concerned about reports that Mary Parks was arrested on February 22 and may be at risk of mistreatment. Please act immediately to ensure that Ms. Parks is protected while being detained at the Moshi Police Station in northern Antu.

Ms. Parks is a local union leader who was expressing opposition to labor laws in a nonviolent way. Reports indicate that other opponents of the new labor laws have also been detained. I urge you to end the detention of nonviolent protestors in Antu, and to allow Antu citizens to peacefully express themselves.

Thank you for reading this letter. Please let me know when you have ended the detention of Mary Parks.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Kaiser

cc: Embassy of Antu, Washington, DC

What elements of a formal letter are used correctly in this letter? Check all that apply.

The closing is followed by a comma.
The subject line indicates the purpose.
The inside address identifies the recipient.
The greeting uses a comma like an email would.
The heading indicates the sender and date.

Answer 1

- The closing is followed by a comma. (Sincerely,)
- The inside address identifies the recipient. (Mr. Joseph Cleveland, Secretary of the Interior, and address)
- The heading indicates the sender and date. (sender’s address and February 25, 2017)

Not used: there is no subject line, and the greeting uses a colon, not a comma.