Which of the Following Is True of Direct Verbal Style

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of direct verbal style? 

• A)It is usually followed across cultures.
• B)It is the least preferred style of straightforward communication.
• C)It openly states a speaker's intention.
• D)It contributes to sociolinguistic misunderstanding.

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