Question

Which of these is an example of formal speech? A.) “I kind of liked the last book he wrote.” B.) “Elizabeth, I can’t believe you missed that goal!” C.)“Ben, I thought you could come over after practice.” D.) “Mr. Lee, your presentation was both informative and enjoyable.”

Answer 1

D.) “Mr. Lee, your presentation was both informative and enjoyable"

Answer 2

"Mr. Lee, your presentation was both informative and enjoyable."

In this sentence, the person speaking uses a formal address (Mr. Lee) and then proceed to call it informative and enjoyable, which is a formal way of saying "very good". In this sentence, the speaker refrains from using casual speech.