Formal Prepositions
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Question 1 of 5
Once ___ a time, there lived a king
AnsweruponUPON is more formal and literary than ON. Fairy tales favour it. Modernity does not.
Question 2 of 5
The contract states the terms ___
AnswerthereofTHEREOF is formal legal language. Contracts enjoy the gravitas. Clarity may vary.
Question 3 of 5
The room ___ he sat was dark
AnswerwhereinWHEREIN is archaic and formal. WHERE or IN WHICH are more common. Darkness persists regardless.
Question 4 of 5
Return to the place ___ you came
AnswerwhenceWHENCE means 'from where'. Archaic but elegant. Modern English prefers simplicity.
Question 5 of 5
Which is most formal?
AnswerThe terms thereofTHEREOF is the most formal. Legal documents favour it. Everyday speech avoids it.
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