Which of the Following Statements About Language Is False

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about language is false?

• A) Words have only meanings which people give them.
• B) Words also have connotative meanings.
• C) The context in which a word occurs helps us determine which of the possible meanings is intended.
• D) The meaning of a word does not change once it is included in the dictionary.

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Definitions:

Net Cash Flow

The variance between the cash coming into and going out of a business within a set timeframe.

Compound Interest

The calculation of interest on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods on a deposit or loan.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return, reflecting the time value of money.

Earnings Rate

The rate at which an investment or savings account generates income over a specific period of time.