You would not talk about the same topics at a funeral as you would at a bar. This is an example of the
a. contextual rule.
b. conversational rule.
c. speech act.
d. lexical choice.
A
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a. teachers’ expectations were higher for children that were the brightest b. teachers held higher expectations for children labeled as “late bloomers” c. children for whom the teachers had the highest expectations performed better d. both a and c e. both b and c
Since Bill Forsyth's Gregory's Girl in 1981, more than 40 movies have been made in Scotland. ___
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Yvette is trying to build support for a proposed local tax increase. She is preparing to speak before a local civic group. Its members are exclusively older wealthy women. To achieve the best reception possible, Yvette should tailor her message to focus on how the tax will
A. maintain current funding for the library system. B. allow the city to advertise itself as a destination for same-sex weddings. C. enable implementation of experimental new online learning programs. D. help pay for a new football stadium.
A team rarely possesses all of the characteristics of the small group
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.