Question

question 9 of 20
in which situation would a writer most likely use formal language?
a. an email to a teacher asking for homework help
b. a text to a friend asking him for homework help
c. a text to friends asking if they want to hang out
d. an email to teammates asking if practice has been cancelled

Explanation:

Formal language is used in more professional or respectful contexts, especially when communicating with authority figures (like teachers) or in more formal professional/academic interactions. Option A is an email to a teacher (an authority figure in an academic context), so formal language is appropriate here. Options B, C, and D are communications with friends or teammates, which are more casual contexts where informal language is typical.

Answer:

A. An email to a teacher asking for homework help