Language Is a Highly Structured System That Follows Specific Rules

question 71

Multiple Choice

Language is a highly structured system that follows specific rules for combining words. These rules are referred to as the _____ of a language.

• A) symbols
• B) syntax
• C) displacement rules
• D) generative rules

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Definitions:

Net Income

Total earnings of a business, arrived at by subtracting all expenses and taxes from its overall income.

Dividends

Payments made to shareholders out of a corporation's profits, reflecting the company's earnings and financial health.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a company, with rights to vote and share in dividends.

Statement of Financial Position

Another term for the balance sheet, detailing a company's financial status including assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.