Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory Style - 6th Grade Writing
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Find and correct the informal phrase: "The plan did not work out."
Find and correct the informal phrase: "The plan did not work out."
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Correct: "The plan was unsuccessful.". "Work out" is informal; "unsuccessful" is direct and formal.
Correct: "The plan was unsuccessful.". "Work out" is informal; "unsuccessful" is direct and formal.
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Which transition is more formal for showing contrast: "but" or "however"?
Which transition is more formal for showing contrast: "but" or "however"?
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However. "But" starts sentences informally; "however" is academic.
However. "But" starts sentences informally; "however" is academic.
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Which option best maintains a formal tone: "The author is trying to" or "The author aims to"?
Which option best maintains a formal tone: "The author is trying to" or "The author aims to"?
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The author aims to. "Trying to" suggests effort; "aims to" indicates purpose formally.
The author aims to. "Trying to" suggests effort; "aims to" indicates purpose formally.
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Find and correct the informal closing: "That is pretty much it."
Find and correct the informal closing: "That is pretty much it."
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Correct: "In conclusion, the main points are summarized above.". "Pretty much it" is extremely casual; formal closings are structured.
Correct: "In conclusion, the main points are summarized above.". "Pretty much it" is extremely casual; formal closings are structured.
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Find and correct the informal intensifier: "The evidence is super convincing."
Find and correct the informal intensifier: "The evidence is super convincing."
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Correct: "The evidence is highly convincing.". "Super" is slang; formal writing uses standard intensifiers.
Correct: "The evidence is highly convincing.". "Super" is slang; formal writing uses standard intensifiers.
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What does it mean to establish and maintain a formal style in informative writing?
What does it mean to establish and maintain a formal style in informative writing?
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Use objective, academic language; avoid casual words and slang. Formal style requires professional vocabulary and tone.
Use objective, academic language; avoid casual words and slang. Formal style requires professional vocabulary and tone.
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Which word choice is most formal: "kids," "children," or "little guys"?
Which word choice is most formal: "kids," "children," or "little guys"?
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Children. Academic writing avoids colloquial terms like "kids" or "little guys."
Children. Academic writing avoids colloquial terms like "kids" or "little guys."
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Which word choice is most formal: "a lot of" or "many"?
Which word choice is most formal: "a lot of" or "many"?
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Many. "A lot of" is conversational; "many" is precise and formal.
Many. "A lot of" is conversational; "many" is precise and formal.
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Which phrase is most formal: "get rid of" or "eliminate"?
Which phrase is most formal: "get rid of" or "eliminate"?
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Eliminate. Phrasal verbs like "get rid of" are informal compared to single verbs.
Eliminate. Phrasal verbs like "get rid of" are informal compared to single verbs.
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Which transition is more formal for adding information: "also" or "in addition"?
Which transition is more formal for adding information: "also" or "in addition"?
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In addition. Multi-word transitions sound more sophisticated than single words.
In addition. Multi-word transitions sound more sophisticated than single words.
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Which option best avoids slang in a formal essay: "That movie was awesome" or "The film was impressive"?
Which option best avoids slang in a formal essay: "That movie was awesome" or "The film was impressive"?
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The film was impressive. "Awesome" is slang; formal writing uses precise descriptors.
The film was impressive. "Awesome" is slang; formal writing uses precise descriptors.
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What is the most formal way to avoid addressing the reader as "you" in an essay?
What is the most formal way to avoid addressing the reader as "you" in an essay?
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Use third-person or passive voice instead of second person. Direct address ("you") is too conversational for formal essays.
Use third-person or passive voice instead of second person. Direct address ("you") is too conversational for formal essays.
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Which word is more formal in an essay: "help" or "assist"?
Which word is more formal in an essay: "help" or "assist"?
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Assist. Latin-derived words like "assist" sound more formal than Germanic ones.
Assist. Latin-derived words like "assist" sound more formal than Germanic ones.
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Identify the most formal replacement for "big" when describing an increase in data.
Identify the most formal replacement for "big" when describing an increase in data.
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Significant. "Big" is simple and vague; "significant" is precise and academic.
Significant. "Big" is simple and vague; "significant" is precise and academic.
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Find and correct the informal word: "The scientist looked into the problem."
Find and correct the informal word: "The scientist looked into the problem."
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Correct: "The scientist investigated the problem.". "Looked into" is casual; "investigated" is precise and academic.
Correct: "The scientist investigated the problem.". "Looked into" is casual; "investigated" is precise and academic.
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Which option is most formal: "It is kind of important" or "It is important"?
Which option is most formal: "It is kind of important" or "It is important"?
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It is important. "Kind of" is a hedge phrase that weakens formal statements.
It is important. "Kind of" is a hedge phrase that weakens formal statements.
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Which option best describes the purpose of formal style in an explanatory text?
Which option best describes the purpose of formal style in an explanatory text?
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To inform clearly and credibly using precise, respectful language. Formal style establishes credibility and clarity in explanatory writing.
To inform clearly and credibly using precise, respectful language. Formal style establishes credibility and clarity in explanatory writing.
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Choose the sentence that maintains a formal style: A) "This is super important." B) "This is significant."
Choose the sentence that maintains a formal style: A) "This is super important." B) "This is significant."
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B) "This is significant.". "Significant" is formal; "super" is casual intensifier.
B) "This is significant.". "Significant" is formal; "super" is casual intensifier.
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What is the most formal way to refer to a reader in an explanatory essay: "you" or "the reader"?
What is the most formal way to refer to a reader in an explanatory essay: "you" or "the reader"?
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the reader. Third-person reference avoids the informal direct address "you."
the reader. Third-person reference avoids the informal direct address "you."
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Which type of language should you avoid to maintain a formal style: slang, precise terms, or academic transitions?
Which type of language should you avoid to maintain a formal style: slang, precise terms, or academic transitions?
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slang. Slang is informal language inappropriate for academic writing.
slang. Slang is informal language inappropriate for academic writing.
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What is the best definition of objective tone as it relates to maintaining formal style?
What is the best definition of objective tone as it relates to maintaining formal style?
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A neutral tone focused on facts rather than personal feelings. Objective tone presents information without bias or emotion.
A neutral tone focused on facts rather than personal feelings. Objective tone presents information without bias or emotion.
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Which option is the most formal replacement for "show" in the sentence "The data show"?
Which option is the most formal replacement for "show" in the sentence "The data show"?
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demonstrate. "Demonstrate" is more precise and formal than "show."
demonstrate. "Demonstrate" is more precise and formal than "show."
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Which option is the most formal replacement for "get" in the sentence "Plants get energy"?
Which option is the most formal replacement for "get" in the sentence "Plants get energy"?
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obtain. "Obtain" is more academic than the casual verb "get."
obtain. "Obtain" is more academic than the casual verb "get."
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Which option is the most formal replacement for "stuff" in an explanatory paragraph?
Which option is the most formal replacement for "stuff" in an explanatory paragraph?
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materials. "Materials" is specific and professional; "stuff" is vague and informal.
materials. "Materials" is specific and professional; "stuff" is vague and informal.
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Identify the best replacement for the informal phrase "a lot of" in formal writing.
Identify the best replacement for the informal phrase "a lot of" in formal writing.
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many. "Many" is precise and formal; "a lot of" is conversational.
many. "Many" is precise and formal; "a lot of" is conversational.
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