In which part of a cover letter does the applicant explain the purpose of the letter?
a. heading
b. introduction
c. argument
d. closing select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

b. introduction

Explanation:

In the introduction , the applicant should explain the purpòse of the letter. It is in this part where he / she introduces himself / herself and tells that he / she is writing the letter to apply for a vancant post. Out of his / her personal introduction, the reader will certainly link the applicant's personal information with the applicant's interest in applying for the vacancy.

the underlined phrase is an example of : understatment