Consider This Sentence: the Turtle That Tommy Got from Hiroki

question 34

Multiple Choice

Consider this sentence: The turtle that Tommy got from Hiroki for Christmas has a cold.
What information is conveyed by the relative clause?

• A) The turtle has a cold.
• B) Hiroki had a turtle.
• C) Hiroki gave Tommy a sick turtle.
• D) Tommy got a turtle from Hiroki.

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Definitions:

Affective Action

Behavior driven by emotions and feelings rather than rational calculations or societal norms.

Means-ends Rationality

A decision-making process where actions are planned to achieve specific goals, emphasizing efficiency and the logical selection of means.

Value Rationality

A type of action motivated by beliefs in the inherent value of certain ethical, aesthetic, or religious convictions, irrespective of potential outcomes.

Collective Action

A process where individuals come together to achieve a common objective, often overcoming personal self-interest for the good of the community.