Which register would be most suitable for a formal letter to a school principal?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A formal register, with full sentences, polite phrasing and no slang or contractions
- Step 1: Register is the level of formality of the language. Step 2. A letter to a principal calls for polite, standard English. Answer: a formal register. Why not the others: the other styles are not suited to the purpose or the reader.
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