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Which pair consists of formal and informal synonyms respectively?

A. Purchase – Buy
B. Begin – Commence
C. Assist – Help
D. Depart – Leave

📝 Explanation

Correct: Purchase is the formal equivalent of buy. B, C, D: These are also formal-informal pairs, but the question specifically asks for the pair in the order "formal then informal," and Purchase–Buy is the most commonly tested example. Concept: Formal vs. informal synonyms.

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  • Purchase – Buy
  • Begin – Commence
  • Assist – Help
  • Depart – Leave

Correct: Purchase is the formal equivalent of buy. B, C, D: These are also formal-informal pairs, but the question specifically asks for the pair in the order "formal then informal," and Purchase–Buy is the most commonly tested example. Concept: Formal vs. informal synonyms.

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