It is polite and shows respect to the person you are writing to.
Always put a comma after the greeting.
Examples of Greetings:
Type of Letter
Greeting Example
Formal 🏛️
Dear Sir, / Dear Madam,
Informal 🏡
Dear Mom, / Dear John,
Friendly 😊
Hi Sarah, / Hello Tom,
💡 Tip: Use “Dear” for most letters, especially formal ones.
What is a Closing? ✍️
A closing is how you end a letter politely.
Always put a comma after the closing.
Examples of Closings:
Type of Letter
Closing Example
Formal 🏛️
Yours sincerely, / Yours faithfully,
Informal 🏡
Love, / Best wishes,
Friendly 😊
Your friend, / Take care,
💡 Tip: The closing should match the tone of the letter.
Example of a Complete Letter ✨
Greeting: Dear Grandma, 👵❤️ Body: I hope you are doing well. I miss you very much and can’t wait to visit you during the holidays. Closing: Love, 💌 Your Name: Raju
Quick Tips for Grade 4 Students 📝
Always capitalize the first letter of the greeting and closing.
Use a comma after greetings and closings.
Match the tone of your greeting and closing to the person you are writing to.
For formal letters, avoid using “Hi” or “Hello.”
For friendly letters, you can use emojis or fun words! 😄🎉
Suggested Images:
A friendly letter with greetings and closings highlighted.
A table showing formal vs informal greetings and closings.
Cartoon characters waving 👋 to show greeting, and waving goodbye ✋ for closing.
