Use the sentence to answer the question.

The members of the city council threw a fit when the mayor refused to meet with them.

Which phrase in this sentence should be replaced to create a more formal tone?

(1 point)
Responses

refused to meet with them
refused to meet with them

members of the city council
members of the city council

when the mayor
when the mayor

threw a fit

1 answer

The phrase that should be replaced to create a more formal tone is "threw a fit."