Which term means a formal statement of intent or opinion?

• A. A formal statement of intent or opinion
• B. A casual remark
• C. A blanket denial
• D. A policy

Answer: (A)

A formal statement of intent or opinion is best captured by the word declaration. A declaration conveys an official, public position or decision, stated in a clear and formal way. For example, a government might issue a declaration of policy to announce its intended actions, or a group might issue a declaration of independence to declare its stance. The other options don’t fit because a casual remark is informal and unofficial, a blanket denial is a rejection, and a policy is a broad set of rules or plans guiding actions rather than a single formal statement of stance.