Question

Which sentence is more formal?

a) A solar eclipse occurs when the moon goes in front of the sun and leaves a shadow on the earth.
b) A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun, casting a shadow on the earth.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The word "passes" is more elegant, and the word "leaves" isn't.

Answer 2

b

Step-by-step explanation:

just seem better in my opinion