Which of the Following Is True Concerning the English Language

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning the English language?

• A)It is the generally recognized international business language because it is easy to understand and free of ambiguities.
• B)It includes numerous sports analogies that are easily understood by non-native speaker of English.
• C)It has a core of only about 1,500 words and simple grammatical rules that make it easy to learn.
• D)It includes many figurative expressions that do not have literal meanings.

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Definitions:

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy where the main point is presented after providing background information, often used to soften negative news.

Prepared

The state of being ready and well-equipped to handle or deal with something.

Obscured

Refers to something that is not clear or hard to understand due to being hidden or covered.

Direct Approach

A communication structure that begins with the primary concept, like a suggestion, verdict, or appeal, and is then supported by subsequent evidence.