Compared to 6-year-olds, 9-year-olds are likely to __________.
a. use longer sentences, but with less complex grammar
b. use fewer conditional sentences because 9-year-old children are aware that others may misinterpret them
c. have just as much trouble understanding jokes because children take everything literally at both ages
d. better understand jokes that violate the social conventions of language
Answer: d. better understand jokes that violate the social conventions of language
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a) individualistic b) collectivistic c) long-term oriented d) short-term oriented