17 of 2517 of 25 Items

Question
Which sentence is more formal?(1 point)
Responses

Kaya hoped to invest in Marie's new technology company, but she missed the opportunity.
Kaya hoped to invest in Marie's new technology company, but she missed the opportunity.

Kaya hoped to invest in Marie's new technology company, but that ship has sailed.

1 answer

The more formal sentence is:

"Kaya hoped to invest in Marie's new technology company, but she missed the opportunity."

The second option uses a more casual expression ("that ship has sailed"), making it less formal.

Similar Questions
  1. Which sentence is more formal?(1 point)Responses Kaya hoped to invest in Marie's new technology company, but she missed the
    1. answers icon 8 answers
  2. Age of Industry Unit Test17 of 2517 of 25 Items Question What did labor unions help accomplish? (1 point) Responses Union-led
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  3. Description and Sensory Language Quick Check1 of 41 of 4 Items Question Which type of language should a writer use to describe
    1. answers icon 1 answer
    1. answers icon 1 answer
more similar questions