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Question 23 • English 9 CR SUSD (EX)

Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?

Answer

Chronos was the ancient Greek symbol of time. His appearance, a wise old man with a long beard, is similar to a current symbol, Father Time.

Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.

Poseidon, god of the sea, and Athena, goddess of war, fought for the city of Athens. Poseidon threw his spear, which produced the Spring of Acropolis.

Sisyphus displeased the gods by disclosing secrets. He found himself forced to roll a heavy stone uphill, only to see it roll back once it reached the peak.

Explanation

Choice B uses informal wording, including “kind of like” and “really happy about.” A more formal tone would replace these casual phrases with precise language, such as saying Amaltheia was a goat who nursed Zeus and that he rewarded her by transforming her horn into the horn of plenty. The other choices use more formal, neutral wording.

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