Language Scholars C

question 11

Multiple Choice

Language scholars C. K. Ogden and I. A. Richards use a triangle to explain the three elements of language which are

• A) semantics, syntax, and significance of language.
• B) denotative, connotative, and abstract meanings of words.
• C) superordinate, basic, and subordinate meanings of words.
• D) person, the symbol (or sign), and the referent.
• E) encoding, decoding, and noise in language.

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Definitions:

Goodwill

A non-material asset occurring from the acquisition of a company at a premium above the fair valuation of its identifiable net assets.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that aggregates the assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Acquisition Method

An accounting technique used to record the financials of a company that has been purchased by another company.

Goodwill

Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than its fair value, attributed to non-physical assets like reputation or brand name.