英语语言学9到11单元课后答案.docxVIP

Unit 9 the Use of English(II) Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false: The meaning of a sentence is abstract, but context-dependent. Both semantics and pragmatics study how speakers of a language use sentences to effect successful communication Maxim of quantity requires one to provide as much information as possible. In order to be polite, one needs to cooperate in all possible ways. Every normal speaker needs to mind his own and others’ face. Politeness is a matter of degree. Cultures vary as far as politeness issues are concerned. “Do not say what you believe to be