Question

Read the passage.

(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education.

What is the best revision of sentence 6 to maintain a formal style?

Moreover, students will benefit from having the most current information.
It’s also worth mentioning that students will have access to new info.
However, kids will also have access to some nice new information.
Not to mention that having loads of info is really good for students.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is actually letter A) Moreover, students will benefit from having the most current information.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are looking for the sentence that uses formal language properly. The one that does so is letter A.

Informal language is more casual and spontaneous. It shows a preference for shorter, simpler words, and conveys the message in a more direct way. Formal language is employed in certain spoken situations - a lecture or an interview, for instance - and is preferable when writing essays or academic papers. It takes grammatical rules into consideration, and the tone is more impersonal.

Let's compare:

No wonder he didn't show up! (Informal)

His failing to attend comes as no surprise. (Formal)

Letter A presents a formal-language version of sentence 6. "Not to mention" becomes "moreover"; "the pluses" become "benefit"; "the latest and greatest info" becomes "the most current information". The message is the same, but the observance of grammatical rules and impersonal tone is different.

Note*: Letter B did well up until the word "info", which is a bit informal. Also, it fails to mention that it is a plus, that students will benefit from the access. Thus, it is not the best option to revise the sentence.