Let's Say We Could Teach a Dolphin to Understand the Difference

question 39

Multiple Choice

Let's say we could teach a dolphin to understand the difference between the sentences "The parrot kissed the dolphin" and "The dolphin kissed the parrot." If this were demonstrated, it might mean the dolphin had an understanding of ________.

• A) phonemes
• B) morphemes
• C) syntax
• D) pragmatics

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary in relation to the volume of products or services a company delivers.

Hourly Wage Rates

The amount of money paid for each hour of work performed, commonly used in various employment contexts.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much of the revenue contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent and insurance.