Andrew talks to his friends using abbreviated words and does not always use correct grammar, but when their professor joins their conversation they all speak with more attention to proper grammar. This switch is an example of language having ____________ meaning.
A) cultural
B) situational
C) ritualistic
D) social
E) representational

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Situational meaning refers to how language use can change based on the context or situation. In this case, the switch to more proper grammar when the professor joins the conversation is an example of situational meaning.

Andrew Talks to His Friends Using Abbreviated Words and Does