Question

read the passage. then answer the question. using emojis emojis can be helpful at times because they can add emotional hints that are often lost in written communication. however, they do not have a place in formal writing. research has shown that emojis such as smiley faces in formal writing are not viewed as friendly; instead, people tend to view the sender as being less capable at communicating. in addition, emojis can be distracting and make it harder for readers to pay attention. the correct thing to do is to be clear in formal writing so you dont ever have to use emojis to make your point. which is the main argument in the passage? a smiley faces are not generally viewed as friendly. b emojis help a writer to communicate clearly. c emojis should not be used in formal writing. d emotional hints are often lost in written communication.

Explanation:

The passage first mentions the usefulness of emojis in informal communication but then focuses on why they are inappropriate for formal writing, providing reasons like negative perception and distraction. The main point is centered around the non - use of emojis in formal writing.

Answer:

C. Emojis should not be used in formal writing.