Question

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

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

Answer 1

Out of the following choices given, the correct in regard to the use of formal English is that contractions are considered acceptable in any document. Some contractions that are used often in the language are can't, don't, wouldn't and isn't. The correct answer is D.