When Processing Language, We Begin Making Judgments About What the Sentence

question 3

Multiple Choice

When processing language, we begin making judgments about what the sentence means before we have heard (or read) the entire sentence. This is referred to as

• A) passive voicing.
• B) lexical ambiguity.
• C) incremental interpretation.
• D) transformation.

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Expenses that fluctuate based on the level of a company's operations.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Net Income

The sum of a company's income once all costs and taxes are subtracted from its total revenue.

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity or volume of goods produced.