Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Sincerely
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
Identify the correctly spelled adverb used in closings: "Sincerely" is the standard form.
Step-by-step reasoning
Sincerely — 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/Alternative
Business writing guides list "Sincerely" as a standard complimentary close.
Common pitfalls
Adding or omitting letters in adverbial endings.
Final Answer
Correct choice: Sincerely.
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