Researching and Writing about a Mythical Character
Question 5 • FL-1001310-English 1 A
Which sentence is a formal revision of the informal example sentence?Informal sentence: In my opinion, Hercules is pretty much the best character because he shows more strength and courage than any other mortal man.
Answer
A
Everyone knows that Hercules is the strongest and most courageous of the mythical characters.
B
Hercules shows important character traits, such as strength and courage.
C
Sometimes, like in the case of Hercules, it’s really all about how strong and courageous you are.
D
Hercules is the best character because he’s stronger and more courageous than other mortals.
Explanation
A formal revision removes casual wording such as “In my opinion” and “pretty much” while keeping the main idea. Choice B states the idea in a concise, neutral way: Hercules shows traits such as strength and courage. The other choices use informal phrasing or make broader claims than the original sentence.
AI-written and checked against the verified answer.