A Speaker Who Learned English as a Second Language Often

question 36

Multiple Choice

A speaker who learned English as a second language often accents the wrong syllable and says sounds that should be silent - demonstrating two of the most widespread problems with

• A) diction.
• B) translation.
• C) pronunciation.
• D) articulation.

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Definitions:

Agents

Individuals or entities authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, known as the principal, in legal or business matters.

Expressed Agency

A relationship where the agent's authority to act on behalf of the principal is explicitly stated in a contract or agreement.

Implied Agency

A relationship formed by the actions of the parties that indicates an agency relationship, even without a formal agreement.

Apparent Agency

An agency relationship created by operation of law when one party, by her actions, causes a third party to believe someone is her agent even though that person actually has no authority to act as her agent. Also called agency by estoppel.