The Combining Form Erg/o- Means ________

question 140

Multiple Choice

The combining form erg/o- means ________.

• A)"activity;work"
• B)"from the direction of"
• C)"pressure; tone"
• D)"receive"

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Definitions:

Pragmatics

The area of linguistics that deals with language usage in societal settings and the process by which individuals create and grasp meanings through language.

Nativist Approach

A psychological theory proposing that specific abilities or talents are innate or biologically pre-programmed from birth.

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans acquire the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce language through both innate mechanisms and learned elements.

Innate Capacity

A natural ability or talent that an individual is born with, not acquired through learning.