Question

read the salutation from a formal letter.
dear dr. garcia
what is the correct way to punctuate the salutation?
○ dear dr. garcia
○ dear dr. garcia:
○ dear dr. garcia,
○ dear dr. garca

Explanation:

In a formal letter, the salutation should end with a colon. Among the options, "Dear Dr. Garcia:" follows the correct punctuation rule for a formal letter salutation.

Answer:

Dear Dr. Garcia: