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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: Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?

    A. I gained significant experience with computers while attending college.

    B. I gained a lot of experience with computers while I was a student in college.

    C. I have a lot of experience with computers from my college days.

    D. I've got a ton of experience with computers from school.

    Answer Explanation

    D does not use complete words to explain and also uses the word “ton” which is informal in nature as compared to other sentences.

  • Q #2: According to the prefix "pre-", which of the following words defines "preliminary"?

    A. Introductory

    B. Anticipatory

    C. Concluding

    D. Repeating

    Answer Explanation

    Preliminary is what comes first and hence best shows the introductory parts.

  • Q #3: According to the prefix "in-" which of the following words defines "incredulous"?

    A. Convinced

    B. Disbelieving

    C. Sympathetic

    D. Weary

    Answer Explanation

    The word incredulous means the act of being unable to believe something.