Question

read the excerpt from their eyes were watching god.
for instance during the summer when she heard the subtle but compelling rhythms of the bahaman drummers, shed walk over and watch the dances. she did not laugh the \saws\ to scorn as she had heard the people doing.
which phrase from the excerpt is the best example of non - academic english?

• for instance during the summer
• subtle but compelling rhythms
• laugh the \saws\ to scorn
• had heard the people doing

Explanation:

To determine non - academic English, we analyze each option:

• "For instance during the summer" is a simple, somewhat formal way to introduce an example and is acceptable in academic writing.
• "subtle but compelling rhythms" uses descriptive, academic - appropriate vocabulary.
• "laugh the 'Saws' to scorn" is an idiomatic or colloquial - like phrase. Academic English typically uses more formal and precise language, while this phrase has a more informal, non - standard (in academic terms) structure and tone.
• "had heard the people doing" is a standard grammatical construction in English and can be used in academic writing.

Answer:

C. laugh the "Saws" to scorn