Which of the following is true of masculine speech community members?
A) They tend to regard language as important for accomplishing instrumental tasks, gaining status, and maintaining control of the conversation.
B) Only men are masculine speech community members.
C) They do not think talking is important.
D) They are not as skilled at using language as members of female speech communities.
E) All of the above

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Masculine speech community members tend to view language as a means of achieving goals and maintaining power dynamics, which is reflected in their communication style.

Answer: B
 This statement is false, as individuals of any gender can belong to a masculine speech community.

Answer: C
 This statement is false, as members of any speech community value talking and communication.

Answer: D
 This statement is false, as it is not accurate to make generalizations about the language skills or abilities of an entire group based on gender or speech community membership.

Answer: A

Which of the Following Is True of Masculine Speech Community