Regarding Language, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 349

Multiple Choice

Regarding language, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The context of the word within a sentence rarely affects the word's actual meaning.
• B)Language plays a major role in defining ethnic communities and other social groups.
• C)Language can be a bridge or a barrier between cultures.
• D)Translating from one language to another can result in semantic problems.

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change from one situation to another in an experiment or study.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Population

The total number of individuals within a species or a designated area at a specific time.

Composition

The arrangement or structure of elements within a work of art, literature, or music that forms a unified whole.