1) For which type of writing is formal language most commonly used?

A: personal letters
B: family text messages
C: fictional stories
D: work place emails

D: work place emails

The correct answer is D: work place emails.

To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options by analyzing the context in which formal language is typically used.

A: Personal letters usually involve a more informal and casual tone, so formal language is not commonly used for this type of writing.
B: Family text messages are typically informal and conversational, so formal language is not commonly used in this context either.
C: Fictional stories allow for a wide range of writing styles and tones, including informal language, depending on the genre and intended audience. While formal language may be used in certain situations within a fictional story (e.g., formal dialogue between characters in a historical setting), it is not the most commonly used type of writing for fiction.
D: Work place emails, on the other hand, generally require a professional tone and are used for official communication within a professional setting. Therefore, formal language is most commonly used in work place emails.