Which of these are characteristics of a formal style when writing an explanatory text?

Question

Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

standard textbook English
standard textbook English

complex syntax
complex syntax

advanced vocabulary
advanced vocabulary

slang
slang

contractions
contractions

personal pronouns
personal pronouns

Answer 1

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

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

Slang, contractions, and personal pronouns are typically not part of a formal writing style.