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21st-Century Skills: Business Letter

Question 10 • ARC English 10 Semester 2 CR/Summer

What is the function of the subject heading in a letter of complaint?

Answer
A
It gives the reader a quick understanding of the letter's topic.
B
It helps the mailroom clerk sort the letter into the proper pile.
C
It helps the writer deliver the message more efficiently.
D
It serves no real function. It's just a convention of a business letter.

Explanation

A subject heading briefly states what the letter is about, so the reader can quickly understand its topic before reading the details. In a complaint letter, it might identify the product, service, or problem being addressed. Its main purpose is not mailroom sorting or merely following a convention.

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