Which Sentence Is More Formal?

Which sentence is more formal?

• The president and prime minister discussed new trade regulations and announced that they were in agreement.

• The president and prime minister discussed new trade regulations and announced that they were on the same page.

Which sentence is more formal?

• A tropical cyclone is a strong circular storm that begins over warm oceans near the equator.

• A tropical cyclone is a real big storm that begins over warm oceans near the equator.

Which sentence is more formal?

• The student council requested that more lockers be installed ASAP to accommodate the incoming freshman class.

• The student council requested that more lockers be installed immediately to accommodate the incoming freshman class.

Which sentence is more formal?

• It can be difficult to convince patients to make lifestyle changes that will improve their health.

• It is like pulling teeth to convince patients to make lifestyle changes that will improve their health.

Which sentence is more formal?

• Tomorrow's lunar eclipse is going to knock your socks off.

• Tomorrow's lunar eclipse promises to be an impressive sight.

Which sentence is more formal?

• California, a.k.a. the Golden State, is the most populous state in the United States.

• California, sometimes called the Golden State, is the most populous state in the country.

Which sentence is more formal?

• Natalie didn't enter student politics until her junior year.

• Natalie did not enter student politics until her junior year.

Which sentence is more formal?

• The famous French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson was known for his photographs of ordinary daily life.

• The famous French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson took pictures of a bunch of random people doing everyday things.

Which sentence is more formal?

• FYI, the store will be closed on Monday for our annual employee training session.

• Attention customers: the store will be closed Monday for its annual employee training session.

Which sentence is more formal?

• Ms. Anderson has several important proposals to discuss at the next city council meeting.

• There are some things that Ms. Anderson wants to bring up at the next city council meeting.