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jho37

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Compared to speaking, writing is more likely
 
  a. to be carefully studied by researchers.
  b. to be performed in isolation.
  c. to be an automatic process.
  d. to establish common ground.

Question 2

A professor looks out at her class and notices that Jackie is falling asleep. She says loudly, Wouldn't you be more comfortable in your own bed, Jackie? The professor is using a kind of directive known as
 
  a. a metalinguistic message.
  b. establishing common ground.
  c. the communication of gist.
  d. an indirect request.



ryansturges

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: b

Answer to Question 2

Ans: d



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