What is the difference between the study of semantics and the study of pragmatics?

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Semantics is the study of word meanings and acquisition of vocabulary. Pragmatics focuses on how language is used in social situations and what is appropriate.

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Gifts of equipment should always be accepted and used ____

a. ?to avoid insulting the giver b. ?if they meet the same criteria for purchased equipment c. ?if the donor is also an important contributor to the center or a board member d. ?all of the above

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With what aspects of family interaction does television viewing potentially interfere?

a. ?Communication b. ?Resolution of problems c. ?Development of relationships d. ?All of these

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Choose the type of evidence (a-c) that would be of primary importance for the validity of the following tests. A quantitative aptitude test used for screening applicants for admission to the School of Engineering

a. evidence based on content b. evidence supporting construct c. evidence based on relationship to other variables

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Describe criterion-referenced grading

What will be an ideal response?

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