Nina and Nate Both Speak the English Language as Their

question 10

Multiple Choice

Nina and Nate both speak the English language as their native language. Having both grown up in England, they share the same norms and rules regarding how to speak English. Because of this, both Nina and Nate belong to the same _______.

• A) speech community
• B) marginal identity
• C) collectivistic community
• D) relational worldview

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Maintenance

The routine tasks and repairs conducted to keep equipment, buildings, or machinery in working order and prevent its deterioration.

Utilities

Services provided to the public or households such as water, electricity, natural gas, sewage treatment, and telecommunications, often subject to government regulations and possibly eligible for tax deductions in certain business contexts.

Rental Expenses

Costs incurred in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of a property rented out, which can often be deducted for tax purposes.