You did not do very well during the spring semester at school. When your parents see your grades, your mother says to you, "You're going to need to take some classes this summer." The content meaning of this statement is:
A) Your mom is upset that you didn't do well in the spring semester.
B) Your mom thinks that taking summer classes may make up for your poor performance during the spring semester.
C) Your mom thinks you will need to take courses during the summer.
D) Even though you are an adult, your parents still have some control over your life and can demand that you take summer courses.
E) All of these choices represent the content meaning of the statement.
C
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