In Which of the Following Cases Will a Less Formal

question 19

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases will a less formal style of communication be most appropriate?

• A) When communicating with someone at a higher level than the writer
• B) When communicating with someone who is acquainted with the writer
• C) When writing a ceremonial message, such as a commendation or inspirational announcement
• D) When writing an official reprimand
• E) When using genres such as letters, long reports, or external proposals

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Definitions:

Investment

The act of distributing funds or resources in anticipation of earning profits or income.

Interest

The fee earned from lending money or the cost incurred for borrowing money, often expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Interest Rate

The part of a loan that incurs interest charges for the borrower, usually shown as an annual percent of the outstanding loan.

Investment

Allocating resources, such as capital or time, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.