Which of the following is an example of situational language use?
A) A journalist proofreads his writing and corrects any errors.
B) A university student studies Spanish as part of her required coursework.
C) A first-generation immigrant speaks Hindi at home but English at work.
D) A receptionist enunciates carefully when speaking to clients on the telephone.

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Situational language use refers to the way that one adapts their use of language based on the situation, environment, or context in which they find themselves. In this example, the first-generation immigrant speaks Hindi at home because it is their native language and speaks English at work because it is the language of communication in that context. The other answer choices do not demonstrate this concept.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Situational Language