When Jesse First Met Nicolette, He Extended His Hand and Said

question 13

Multiple Choice

When Jesse first met Nicolette, he extended his hand and said warmly, "Nice to meet you." In response, Nicolette sighed, rolled her eyes, and simply said, "Yah," in a very sarcastic tone. Jesse inferred that Nicolette was not excited about meeting him based on her reaction. Which rule of language did Jesse likely base his decision on?

• A) phonological rule
• B) syntactic rule
• C) semantic rule
• D) pragmatic rule

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Definitions:

Collarbone

A long, flat bone located horizontally across the upper part of the chest in humans and some animals, also known as the clavicle, serving as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum.

Sternum

A long flat bone located in the center of the chest, connecting the ribs together and providing support.

Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located in the upper back on each side of the body, commonly known as the shoulder blade.

Tarsal Bone

One of the seven bones that make up the ankle and back part of the foot.