Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Pragmatics

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of pragmatics in language?

• A)Julie waits until her friend has finished talking before she begins to speak.
• B)Morris understands the underlying meaning of "A stitch in time saves nine."
• C)Sheena knows that the plural of man is men, not mans.
• D)Isaiah recognizes the double meanings in many of the puns he hears.

Analyze discrimination patterns against specific groups within the United States.

Define and identify examples of aversive racism.

Describe the components of intergroup relationships: prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes.

Explain the natural inclination of the human mind towards categorization and its implications.

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Definitions:

Menstruation

The monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that results in bleeding from the vagina, part of the female reproductive cycle.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Menstrual Cycle

A recurring cycle in women and female primates where the lining of the uterus is prepared for pregnancy and, if pregnancy does not occur, shed through menstruation.