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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of politically correct language according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of politically correct language according to the text?
- The blocking of free and open linguistic expressions
- The aim of promoting empathy, fairness and justice
- The use of euphemistic strategies
- The preferred use of words in their specialized meanings (correct)
What does the text suggest is the main purpose behind the use of politically correct language?
What does the text suggest is the main purpose behind the use of politically correct language?
- To create new lexical items and expressions
- To obscure the true nature of socio-political realities
- To avoid offending specific social or political groups
- To promote social acceptance through politeness and inclusivity (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a lexical feature of the language used in newspapers?
Which of the following is NOT a lexical feature of the language used in newspapers?
- Extensive use of common root words in English and Ukrainian
- The use of polysemous words
- Frequent use of clichés and stock phrases
- The preferred use of words in their specialized meanings (correct)
The text suggests that politically correct language can lead to which of the following?
The text suggests that politically correct language can lead to which of the following?
How are politically correct terms categorized based on their functional status?
How are politically correct terms categorized based on their functional status?
The text suggests that which of the following is a characteristic of commonly used politically correct terms?
The text suggests that which of the following is a characteristic of commonly used politically correct terms?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a lexical feature of the language used in newspapers?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a lexical feature of the language used in newspapers?
Based on the information in the text, which of the following is likely to be a characteristic of politically correct language in the newspaper?
Based on the information in the text, which of the following is likely to be a characteristic of politically correct language in the newspaper?
The text suggests that politically correct language is primarily driven by which of the following factors?
The text suggests that politically correct language is primarily driven by which of the following factors?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of politically correct language described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of politically correct language described in the text?
