Does the Following Sentence Demonstrate Good Writing Style for a Report

question 12

Multiple Choice

Does the following sentence demonstrate good writing style for a report? "Although this report was requested two months ago,and notwithstanding the urgency of the problem covered by it,the considerable difficulty encountered in accessing the required information has led to this delayed submission."

• A)Yes,because the sentence uses formal language and structure,in keeping with the formality of a report
• B)No,because an explanation of the delay should not be included in the report itself
• C)No,because the sentence is too long,the sentence structure is too complex,the verbs are passive,and the language does not sound natural
• D)Yes,because the writer acknowledges and explains the delay in submitting the report

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