Colloquial English is educated, but still not stuffy sounding. Colloquial is more formal than the way of speaking we would use to talk to our best friend, and doesn't include a lot of slang.
Formal English is both educated as well as stuck up. No one would use this form of speaking while talking, however it is often written. Despite being often written, this form of language is not as poular for witing as it was in the past. Formal English shall never contain slang.
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Answer:
Alex is going bowling after lunch; that explains his goofy shoes.
The answer is c) Knight and the Prioress