Idx | 1837 |
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Keyword | Mr |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | Dear Mr, |
Correct Sentence | Dear Sir, |
Cloze Error Sentence | Dear [[Mr]], |
Cloze Sentence | Dear [[Sir]], |
Cloze Answer | Sir |
Choices | Mr | Sir |
Explanation | When you are writing a formal letter and you know the surname of the addressee, begin Dear Mr Smith, Dear Mrs Jones, Dear Ms Simpson etc. When you do not know the person's surname, begin Dear Sir, Dear Madam or Dear Sir/Madam . |
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