Question

which sentence uses formula correctly?
the storys complex plot left jane with formula questions about what had actually happened.
the formula for a perfect story is to have interesting characters, a surprising plot, and a happy ending.
jane loved the storys main formula: an evil scientist who wanted to give herself superpowers.
after reading the story, janes formula was that it should have had a happier ending.

Explanation:

To determine the correct usage of "formula", we analyze each option:

• First option: "Formula" doesn't fit with "questions" as formula refers to a set of rules or a method, not questions.
• Second option: A "formula for a perfect story" makes sense as it presents a method (interesting characters, surprising plot, happy ending) to create a perfect story, which aligns with the definition of formula (a set of rules or a standard way).
• Third option: A story's "main formula" being a character (evil scientist) is incorrect, as formula is not a character but a method/rule.
• Fourth option: "Jane's formula" about the story's ending is incorrect, as formula is not a personal opinion about an ending but a method/set of rules.

Answer:

The formula for a perfect story is to have interesting characters, a surprising plot, and a happy ending.