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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.

User Netrox
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

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

User Tom Halladay
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Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

just seem better in my opinion

User Jay Mathis
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