Although We Generally Forget the Exact Form of a Sentence

question 23

Multiple Choice

Although we generally forget the exact form of a sentence shortly after we have heard or seen it, we tend to retain the exact wording when:

• A) it is repeated more than once
• B) it is pragmatically significant
• C) it is presented in an excessively polite way
• D) we know we will be tested on it

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Definitions:

Annual Profit

The net earnings of a company over a one-year period, calculated as revenue minus expenses, taxes, and costs.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and sales at the break-even point, indicating the risk margin for not reaching profit.

Dollars

The unit of currency used in the United States and other countries, represented by the symbol $.

Degree of Operating Leverage

The Degree of Operating Leverage is a measure that assesses the sensitivity of a company's operating income to changes in its sales volume, indicating the percentage change in operating income for a percentage change in sales.