Notice and E-Mail Writing — Important Questions

Yours faithfully

Formal e-mails end with a subscription, and the chapter says to sign off with your full name. The correct formal closing used here is “Yours faithfully.” The other options are incorrect because they are either grammatically wrong or are salutations, not subscriptions.

10-15 days later

The event date should be 10-15 days after the present date to follow common courtesy and give people adequate time to prepare and plan. Same day or next day doesn't provide sufficient notice. One month might be too far in advance and people might forget. The 10-15 day period is ideal for school events and activities.

Specific location followed by general location

A good venue description moves from specific to general location (e.g., 'Tagore Hall, Nirmal Academy' or 'Chemistry Laboratory, Saint Patrick's School'). This provides complete information for easy location. Only building name or school name alone is incomplete. Just room number is too vague and unhelpful for visitors.

Dear Sir/Madam

You should avoid using 'Dear Sir/Madam' as it shows uncertainty about the recipient's gender. Instead, use either 'Dear Sir' or 'Dear Madam' based on the information given in the question. If the gender is clear from context, use the appropriate single salutation. This shows attention to detail and proper formal communication.