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

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Sincerely

Explanation:


Given data

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


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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