Question

Which of these phrases uses the most formal diction?
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A. I must have perished with cold.
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B. You'd think the cold would have killed me.
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C. I thought the cold would do me in.
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D. It was so cold.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. I must have perished with cold.

Explanation:

Selections B C and D all contain considerable or mild slang.

B - "killed me"

C - "do me in"

D - "so"