Studies of the Comprehension of Indirect Speech Acts Have Led

question 20

Multiple Choice

Studies of the comprehension of indirect speech acts have led to the conclusion that:

• A) indirect speech acts are easier to comprehend than direct speech acts
• B) indirect speech acts are harder to comprehend than direct speech acts
• C) indirect speech acts are no easier or harder to comprehend than direct speech acts when presented in an appropriate context
• D) indirect speech acts do not always initiate a response

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Definitions:

Variable Input

relates to a production factor that can be adjusted in the short term to change the level of output, such as labor or raw materials.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of a factor, such as labor, in the production process.

Competitive Industry

A competitive industry is characterized by many firms competing against each other to sell similar or identical products, with few barriers to entry for new firms.

Marginal Revenue Product

The extra income produced by employing an additional unit of a production input.