Read each sentence to determine whether the tone is formal or informal.

Question

Perseus was a culturally important character to the Greeks.

Pandora should’ve never opened her box because it just put everybody else in a nasty situation.

One reason Hercules’s myth is significant is because it shows Greeks believe that heroes should use strength not just for themselves but also for the good of others.

In my opinion, Hercules is pretty much the best character because he shows more strength and courage than any other mortal man.

Answer 1

1. Formal - "Perseus was a culturally important character to the Greeks."
2. Informal - "Pandora should’ve never opened her box because it just put everybody else in a nasty situation."
3. Formal - "One reason Hercules’s myth is significant is because it shows Greeks believe that heroes should use strength not just for themselves but also for the good of others."
4. Informal - "In my opinion, Hercules is pretty much the best character because he shows more strength and courage than any other mortal man."

Answer 2

Which sentence is a formal revision of the informal example sentence?

Informal sentence: In my opinion, Hercules is pretty much the best character because he shows more strength and courage than any other mortal man.

Everyone knows that Hercules is the strongest and most courageous of the mythical characters.
Hercules shows important character traits, such as strength and courage.
Sometimes, like in the case of Hercules, it’s really all about how strong and courageous you are.
Hercules is the best character because he’s stronger and more courageous than other mortals.

Answer 3

The formal revision of the informal sentence is:

Hercules shows important character traits, such as strength and courage.

This option presents the idea in a more formal tone without using personal opinion or informal language.