Question

Which of the following is correct in regard to the use of formal English?

A. In formal English, we use words to say precisely what we mean.
B. Formal English is used more frequently in speaking than in writing.
C. Contractions are considered acceptable in any document.
D. In formal business correspondence, it's best keep the language impersonal.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D, because all the other options are wrong.
In A, usually those formal words are really difficult to understand.
In B, formal English is used more frequently in writing.
In C, contractions are never acceptable in a document, especially a formal one.