Question

youve seen the difference between conversation and formal prose; now take a minute to consider the difference between informal and formal prose. for each informal example given below, try rewriting it formally. if you need the guidelines for formal writing again, click on the icon to the right. keep in mind that there are many ways to write prose correctly, so dont worry if your rewrite doesnt match the sample response. show me let me try what did people do before electricity, i wonder? id be lost without lights and a microwave oven. oh, and my computer!

Explanation:

The original text is in an informal, conversational tone. To make it formal, we need to use more objective language, avoid contractions, and present the ideas in a more structured way.

Answer:

I often wonder what people did before the advent of electricity. It is difficult to imagine life without essential modern conveniences such as lighting, microwave ovens, and computers.