Data Compiled by the U

question 14

Multiple Choice

Data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that marriage rates have declined _______.

• A) only in the United States
• B) in the United States and around the world
• C) in all countries but the United States
• D) only in Europe

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Definitions:

Pragmatics

The appropriate use of language in different contexts.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Infinite Generativity

The capacity of language to produce an endless number of meaningful sentences using a finite set of rules and vocabulary.

Pragmatics

The study of how context influences the interpretation of language, including the intentions and social implications behind words.