The study of how language use changes according to social context is __________

a. intercultural communication studies
b. historical linguistics
c. sociolinguistics
d. cultural anthropology


Answer: c

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When neither allele is dominant, it is referred to as _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What feature of intonation is generally considered to be more masculine?

A noticeable shifts in volume B a wide range of pitches C a narrow range of pitches D frequent shifts in velocity E Both A and B

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Polyandry is adapted to a number of different economic and demographic circumstances. Among the Toda of South India, it is an adaptation to the:

a. Shortage of land. b. Need for men to be away as soldiers for long periods of time. c. Shortage of females, created by female infanticide. d. Low birth rate of females as compared with males. e. High degree of occupational specialization.

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According to Tylor, ________ is the idea that a person's body is inhabited by two entities

A. olympianism B. totemism C. animism D. mana E. polytheism

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