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Before writing, what is an important question to ask yourself to determine the appropriate language style?

• What is the length of my message?

• Who is my audience?

• What time of day will my message be read?

• How many paragraphs will I write?

What is a key characteristic of formal language?

• It uses many abbreviations.

• It is chatty and personal.

• It has a serious and impersonal tone.

• It is used for casual correspondence.

For which of the following purposes should formal language be used?

• Sending a text message to a friend.

• Writing a letter to your family.

• Writing a job application.

• Sending an email to a friend.

Which of the following is a characteristic of informal language?

• Uses longer and complex sentences.

• Avoids abbreviations and contractions.

• Employs passive language structures.

• Uses casual vocabulary.