This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of changing spoken to written form requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is converting spoken English to formal writing. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Formal writing expands contractions for clarity. Choice A is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and full words like 'cannot' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions which is right for written form. Choice B is incorrect because it uses informal features like contractions 'can't' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of writing a report requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is writing a report. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Reports need formal language to be clear and professional. Choice A is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and full words like 'I am going to' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing a report. Choice B is incorrect because it uses informal features like contractions and slang such as 'I'm gonna' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and slang should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of a thank-you note requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is writing a thank-you note. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Notes need formal language to express gratitude politely. Choice B is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and full words like 'Thank you' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing a note. Choice A is incorrect because it uses informal features like slang 'awesome' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of writing a classroom report requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is writing a classroom report. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Reports need formal language to present facts clearly. Choice C is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and standard words like 'requires' and 'survive' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing a report. Choice A is incorrect because it uses informal features like fillers 'So, like' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of writing an essay requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is writing an essay. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Essays need formal language to analyze topics clearly. Choice B is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and standard words like 'demonstrated bravery' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing an essay. Choice C is incorrect because it uses informal features like slang 'Yeah' and 'super' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of writing a letter to the principal requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is writing to the principal. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Letters require formal greetings and complete sentences to show respect. Choice B is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and standard words like 'We would like to request' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing a letter. Choice A is incorrect because it uses informal features like slang 'wanna' and casual greeting 'Hey' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of converting spoken to formal written English requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is converting spoken English to formal writing. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Formal writing needs full forms to sound polished and clear. Choice A is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and full words like 'I am' and 'going to' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing formally. Choice B is incorrect because it uses informal features like contractions 'I'm' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of writing a report requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is writing a report. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Reports need formal language to sound professional and clear. Choice B is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and full words like 'interesting' and 'erupted' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing a report. Choice A is incorrect because it uses informal features like slang 'cool' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of converting spoken to formal written English requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is converting spoken English to formal writing. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Formal writing needs full sentences to be clear and proper. Choice B is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and standard words like 'Are you hungry' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids fragments which is right for writing formally. Choice A is incorrect because it uses informal features like fragments 'Hungry?' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.

This question tests recognizing differences between spoken and written English (CCSS.L.3.3.b). Spoken (informal) English is used in conversations with friends. Written (formal) English is used in reports, essays, and letters. The context of writing to a teacher requires formal English. Spoken English is informal and conversational. It uses contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Yep.'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), and has a relaxed structure. Written English is formal and planned. It uses full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), and organized structure. Both are correct - but used in different situations. In this question the context is writing to a teacher. This context requires formal written features like complete sentences and standard words. Letters to teachers need formal language to show respect and clarity. Choice C is correct because it uses formal written English with complete sentences and standard words like 'May I attend' which is appropriate for this formal writing context. The sentence avoids contractions and slang which is right for writing to a teacher. Choice B is incorrect because it uses informal features like slang 'wanna' which is inappropriate for formal writing. Contractions and fragments should not be used in reports and formal letters. Students confuse contexts when they write the way they speak in formal assignments. To help students: Teach that both spoken and written English are correct - just used differently. Spoken/Informal (with friends, casual talk): Use contractions (I'm, can't), fragments ('Later!'), slang (yeah, cool, gonna), casual greetings (Hi, Bye). Written/Formal (reports, letters, essays): Use full words (I am, cannot), complete sentences, standard language (yes, interesting, going to), formal greetings (Dear..., Sincerely). Key question: Who is my audience and what is my purpose? Friend/casual = informal okay. Teacher/formal writing = formal required. Practice converting between forms. Watch for: using slang in reports / writing contractions in essays / speaking too formally to friends.