Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal academic essay?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal academic essay?" is Option B: It is evident that the article thoroughly addresses the challenges facing contemporary education..

The other options — A) The article totally nails the problem with modern education, no doubt., C) This article's pretty good at explaining how screwed up education is these days., D) The article, like, really gets into the issues of education today. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Option B uses formal vocabulary ('evident,' 'thoroughly addresses,' 'challenges facing contemporary education') and a objective tone, which is appropriate for academic writing, unlike the informal la…