Identify the sentence that varies from formal standard English.

Responses

A I did not finish my social studies homework because I had a ton of math homework.I did not finish my social studies homework because I had a ton of math homework.

B I did not complete my social studies homework because I was busy with my math assignments.I did not complete my social studies homework because I was busy with my math assignments.

C Because my math homework took so long, I was unable to complete my social studies homework.Because my math homework took so long, I was unable to complete my social studies homework.

D I did not finish my social studies homework

1 answer

The sentence that varies from formal standard English is option A: "I did not finish my social studies homework because I had a ton of math homework."

The phrase "had a ton of" is informal. The other options use more formal language.