Question

Which of the following is correct regarding use of formal English?

Answer 1

Answer:

Letter B

Explanation:

Contractions are not acceptable in formal English.

A characteristic of formal English is the use of precise words to convey the exact meaning.

Formal English is far more common in writing than in speaking.

For resumes, it is advisable to use formal English.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. In formal English, we use words to say precisely what we mean.

Explanation:

Depending on the situation, we may use formal or informal language. In situations revolving around a serious matter or involving people we are not familiar with, we will use formal language. When we are more relaxed and conversing with people we know on a more personal level, we will use informal language.

Formal language is more used in writing, while informal language is more used in speaking. Contractions and abbreviations are characteristics of informal language and should not be used in formal documents. As a resume is a formal document, the language it's written in should be formal. When using formal language, we usually want to get to the point as soon as possible and use words to precisely say what we mean.