"When I worked at Riverdale High School 7 years ago, they struggled with low test scores." We cannot prevent circumstances from changing over time, but we can increase the semantic accuracy of our messages if we verbally recognize the reality of change by ________ the statements we make.
A) dating
B) overgeneralizing
C) interpreting
D) none of the above

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By adding a specific time frame to the statement, such as "When I worked at Riverdale High School 7 years ago," we are acknowledging that circumstances may have changed since then and increasing the semantic accuracy of our message.

"When I Worked at Riverdale High School 7 Years Ago