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

A. advanced vocabulary
B. Slang
C. standard textbook English
D. contractions
E. complex syntax
F. personal pronouns

1 answer

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

A. advanced vocabulary
C. standard textbook English
E. complex syntax

These options align with the conventions of formal writing, while the other options (B, D, and F) are typically indicative of informal styles.