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6.4: Part 4: Writing an Argumentative Paragraph about an Informational Text

Question 11 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P

Which sentence most effectively uses a formal style and tone?

Answer
A
Because tea cost an arm and a leg in the 1770s, the majority of tea entering Britain was illegally smuggled into the country.
B
Due to the exorbitant taxes imposed by the government, most of the tea entering Britain in the 1770s was illegally trafficked into the country.
C
Even though demand for tea was off the charts, government taxes kept the cost so high that only the wealthy could afford to legally buy it.
D
Although desire for tea continued to escalate in the 1770s, ridiculously high government taxes forced poor people to buy smuggled tea.

Explanation

Choice B uses formal, precise wording: “exorbitant taxes” and “illegally trafficked” suit an academic tone. Choices A, C, and D use informal or exaggerated expressions such as “cost an arm and a leg,” “off the charts,” and “ridiculously high.”

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