Regarding language, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The context of the word within a sentence rarely affects the word's actual meaning.
B)Language plays a major role in defining ethnic communities and other social groups.
C)Language can be a bridge or a barrier between cultures.
D)Translating from one language to another can result in semantic problems.

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The context of a word within a sentence often significantly affects the word's meaning, making statement A false. Context can change how a word is interpreted, adding nuances or entirely different meanings depending on how it's used.

Regarding Language, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE