If a formal letter has correct sender and recipient addresses but no date, why would this be considered a problem in a strict evaluation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It weakens record-keeping and future reference.
The date establishes when the letter was written or sent. It helps organise correspondence chronologically, interpret deadlines, and refer to the communication later. Omitting it makes the time context incomplete, although it does not invalidate correct addresses or change the recipient’s name. The subject may still be clear if it is properly written.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It weakens record-keeping and future reference.
Why is this the correct answer?
The date establishes when the letter was written or sent. It helps organise correspondence chronologically, interpret deadlines, and refer to the communication later. Omitting it makes the time context incomplete, although it does not invalidate correct addresses or change the recipient’s name. The subject may still be clear if it is properly written.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
