Question

The sentence "Sickly people cost the company a whole boatload of dough" is NOT acceptable because _____.

A. it is impolite to discuss financial matters in business correspondence
B. the sentence contains a loaded word as well as slang.
C. the sentence is appropriate so long as it is sent through email only
D. none of the above

Answer 1

The sentence Sickly people cost the company a whole boatload of dough is not acceptable because the sentence contains a loaded word as well as slang.

You cannot use slang words such as boatload or dough in formal English.

Answer 2

The sentence contains a loaded word as well as slang.

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