Question

which sentence is more formal? when the mayor learned that the local newspaper had printed an invasive story about her personal life, she flipped out. the mayor was furious when she learned that the local newspaper had printed an invasive story about her personal life.

Explanation:

Formal language avoids slang or colloquial expressions. "Flipped out" is a colloquial phrase, while "was furious" is a more formal, standard expression. The second sentence uses proper vocabulary and structure suitable for formal communication.

Answer:

The mayor was furious when she learned that the local newspaper had printed an invasive story about her personal life.