Spelling selection — Choose the correctly spelled formal letter closing and adverb: identify the standard dictionary form among the options for professional correspondence.

Verbal Ability Spellings Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Faithfuly
  • B
    Sincerely
  • C
    Truely
  • D
    Affectionatly

Answer

Correct Answer: Sincerely

Explanation

Given data

  • Common letter adverbs/closings presented with one correct spelling.
  • Options: Faithfuly; Sincerely; Truely; Affectionatly

Concept/ApproachIdentify the correctly spelled adverb used in closings: "Sincerely" is the standard form.

Step-by-step reasoningSincerely — correct spelling (often used in "Sincerely yours").Faithfuly — incorrect; correct is "Faithfully" with "ll".Truely — incorrect; correct is "Truly" (drops the "e").Affectionatly — incorrect; correct is "Affectionately" with "ate-ly".

Verification/AlternativeBusiness writing guides list "Sincerely" as a standard complimentary close.

Common pitfallsAdding or omitting letters in adverbial endings.

Final AnswerCorrect choice: Sincerely.

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