Which of the Following About Formal Styles Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about formal styles is true?

• A)They often require more detail.
• B)They reflect everyday speech patterns.
• C)They include contractions.
• D)They include colloquial expressions.
• E)They use shortcuts like contractions.

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Definitions:

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