The Fact That "The Dog Bit John" Means Something Different

question 80

Multiple Choice

The fact that "The dog bit John" means something different from "John bit the dog" is an example of the importance of _____ in language.

• A) reference
• B) symbols
• C) syntax
• D) semantics

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Definitions:

Time Consuming

Requiring a great deal of time or effort to complete.

Federal Government

The federal government is the national government of a federated state, which holds the authority to govern based on a division of powers between it and the constituent regions or states.

Court Structure

The hierarchical arrangement of courts within a legal system, ranging from lower courts to higher courts, each with specific jurisdictions and responsibilities.

Province

A principal administrative division of certain countries, notably Canada, which is distinguished by geographical, cultural, or political criteria.