How can you maintain a formal style? Select the two correct answers.

Question

A. Include examples of slang
B. Address readers by using personal pronouns
C. Use more complex syntax
D. Use more advanced vocabulary
E. Use contractions to shorten words

Answer 1

To maintain a formal style, the two correct answers are:

C. Use more complex syntax
D. Use more advanced vocabulary

Using complex syntax and advanced vocabulary contributes to a more formal tone, while the other options (slang, personal pronouns, and contractions) tend to create a more informal style.