Question

Which of these are characteristics of a formal style when writing an explanatory text?
Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

standard textbook English
standard textbook English

slang
slang

contractions
contractions

complex syntax
complex syntax

advanced vocabulary
advanced vocabulary

personal pronouns

Answer 1

The three correct characteristics of a formal style when writing an explanatory text are:

1. **Standard textbook English**
2. **Complex syntax**
3. **Advanced vocabulary**

Slang, contractions, and personal pronouns are typically not used in formal writing.