When One Uses Polite Language in Formal Conversations and Personal

question 42

Multiple Choice

When one uses polite language in formal conversations and personal, informal language in intimate conversations, one is demonstrating the knowledge of ________, or the appropriate use of language in different contexts.

• A) pragmatics
• B) semantics
• C) syntax
• D) morphology

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Definitions:

Meta-analytic

A research method that combines the results of multiple studies to arrive at a comprehensive conclusion.

Cohesion

The degree of camaraderie or bond among members of a group, contributing significantly to its unity and functional success.

Performance

Refers to the act of executing a task or function, often measured against preset known standards of accuracy, completeness, cost, and speed.

Multi-component

Pertains to something that is composed of multiple elements or parts.