Choosing Between the Questions "Do You Think the Distribution of Soft

question 35

Multiple Choice

Choosing between the questions "Do you think the distribution of soft drinks is adequate?" (Incorrect) and "Do you think soft drinks are readily available when you want to buy them?" (Correct) are examples of situations that pertain to ________.

• A) using positive and negative statements
• B) avoiding leading questions
• C) using ordinary words
• D) avoiding ambiguous words

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Definitions:

First Word

The initial stage in language development, typically occurring in infants and young children, marking the beginning of verbal communication.

Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis

The theory that the structure of a language influences its speakers' worldview or cognition.

Benjamin Lee Whorf

An American linguist and fire prevention engineer known for his ideas on linguistic relativity, the hypothesis that language influences thought.

Noam Chomsky

An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his theory of generative grammar and criticism of behaviorism.