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Which of the following sentences is the most formal in style?

A. I want to gain experience with your company, so I'm applying to be an intern.

B. I'm applying to be an intern to gain experience with your company.

C. I'd like to apply for this internship in order to gain experience as a part of your company.

D. I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company.

Answer Explanation:

The statement used in D is more correct as it explains the connection between the action in the sentence and the resulting outcome.
It also applies expanded form of sentences making it more formal.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: According to the prefix "inter-," which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"?

    A. Around a planet

    B. Between planets

    C. Above a planet

    D. Beyond planets

    Answer Explanation

    Inter in this case means “in between”

  • Q #2: Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

    A. "Don't stay out too late," My mother said.

    B. "I have to leave!" she said.

    C. "Were you late to the show," he asked?

    D. "It's time to go home." I told him.

    Answer Explanation

    "Don't stay out too late," My mother said - is incorrect. The "m" should be lowercase, not capitalized. 

    "I have to leave!" she said - is correct. This sentence is correctly punctuated. The exclamation mark is placed inside the quotation marks to indicate that she is speaking with excitement.

    "Were you late to the show," he asked - is incorrect. The question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks when it is part of the quoted speech. The correct punctuation would be: "Were you late to the show?" he asked.

    "It's time to go home." I told him - is incorrect. A comma should be placed inside the quotation marks instead of the period.

  • Q #3: Which of the following sentences is the most formal in style?

    A. I want to gain experience with your company, so I'm applying to be an intern.

    B. I'm applying to be an intern to gain experience with your company.

    C. I'd like to apply for this internship in order to gain experience as a part of your company.

    D. I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company.

    Answer Explanation

    The statement used in D is more correct as it explains the connection between the action in the sentence and the resulting outcome.
    It also applies expanded form of sentences making it more formal.