Question

Why should you avoid contractions and slang in a formal essay?

A.Contractions and slang are usually reserved for Informal syntax.
B.Teachers do not like slang and contractions.
C.Contractions and slang are hard to read.
D.You can use slang or contractions if they are in the dictionary.

Answer 1

Contractions and slang are usually reserved for Informal syntax. Part A as such slang makes the reader not take your essay too seriously

Answer 2

A.Contractions and slang are usually reserved for Informal syntax.

Step-by-step explanation:

Formal essays must be written in a serious manner if the writer want to be taken seriously and

the use of slang words are unprofessional so it would be inappropriate to use them in a formal essay.