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GED writing practice: formal language in a work email

Question 17 of 36Formal language

A worker is writing an email to ask a supervisor for a day off.
Which sentence is written in standard English, without slang or texting shortcuts?

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How to approach this kind of question

Formal language questions ask which choice suits a formal reader, such as a supervisor, a teacher or an office. First name the reader. Then read each choice and look for slang, casual short forms and texting shortcuts that you might use with friends. The best choice uses complete, standard words and still says clearly what the writer wants.

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