The Pragmatics of a Language Refers to

question 2

Multiple Choice

The pragmatics of a language refers to

• A)meanings of the language.
• B)the sounds of the language and rules for combining them.
• C)the use of the language in a social context.
• D)the organization of words into phrases and sentences.

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Definitions:

Direct Write-Off Method

The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that recognizes the expense only when accounts are judged to be worthless.

Uncollectible Accounts

Funds that a company is unable to collect from its debtors, leading to recognition as a loss.

Direct Write-Off Method

A bookkeeping approach where bad debts are immediately expensed against earnings when they are considered irrecoverable.

Uncollectible Receivables

Receivables from sales or loans that the company is unable to collect and therefore considers as a loss.