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QuizMultiple Choice

The Principles of Language

Question 4 • TX-English IV B-CR

Which of the following is an example of the face-saving principle of language? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer
A
a student spitting on the ground in the middle of having a conversation with his teacher
B
a man interrupting a co-worker because he doesn’t agree with her opinion
C
a brother walking away from an argument with his sister
D
a friend avoiding a controversial topic
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