Question

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

slang
slang

standard textbook English
standard textbook English

contractions
contractions

advanced vocabulary
advanced vocabulary

personal pronouns
personal pronouns

complex syntax

1 answer

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

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

Slang, contractions, and personal pronouns are generally not considered characteristics of a formal writing style.