Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1.Speech acts are only direct in nature.
2.The more educated people are, the less similarly they speak.
3.The more geographically isolated a specific group is, the more distinctive their dialect is.


1.false
2.false
3.true

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Tussar Cotton Inc is the third biggest distributor of raw cotton in the state. Recently, the state government has been debating on a new bill, which if passed, would result in substantial decrease in Tussar's revenues

The owners of Tussar decide to lobby against this bill by joining with an association. What step should Tussar Cotton owners take, and why? a) They should join a trade group; because members of trade groups work together for the benefit of the entire industry despite being rivals in the market b) They should join a chamber of commerce; because members of a chamber of commerce can help Tussar Cotton get back on track after the bill is passed as they believe in boosting local business c) They should join a labor union; as the members of the labor union help protect the interests of the employees who would also be affected by Tussar Cotton's drop in revenue d) They should join a professional association; as members of such an association work toward upgrading skills that might help Tussar Cotton discover new products and generate more revenue.

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Janet is a teacher who knows that she should behave as an authority figure in the classroom. What concept about self-identification best explains the pattern of behavior expected of Janet while she is teaching?

a. esteem b. roles c. habits d. concepts e. individualism

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In the "Six Pillars of Character", which of the following is NOT among the six values the author cites as critical for ethical decision-making:

a. Trustworthiness b. Fairness c. Loyalty to the client d. Good citizenship

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