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Writing in a Formal Voice — Homework
Practice revising casual sentences into formal style, then apply it to your own draft.
- 1.Revise for formal style: "Honestly, I don't think this is fair."
- 2.Revise for formal style: "You should really care about this issue."
- 3.Which transition word fits: "The evidence is strong. ___, some costs remain a concern." (however / yum)
- 4.Find two casual sentences or contractions in your draft and rewrite them formally.
- 5.Read your revised draft aloud. Does it sound formal and direct throughout? Fix one more spot.
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