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

Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

complex syntax
complex syntax

standard textbook English
standard textbook English

advanced vocabulary
advanced vocabulary

slang
slang

contractions
contractions

personal pronouns
personal pronouns

1 answer

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

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

Slang, contractions, and personal pronouns are generally not characteristic of a formal writing style.