A function-of-what-is-said question asks:

A For a definition

B Why the speaker said something — the pragmatic intent or purpose behind the statement

C What words were used

D When it was said

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Function questions: "Why does the professor say X?" Could be to: clarify, redirect, express surprise, provide an example, etc.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A function-of-what-is-said question asks:" is Option B: Why the speaker said something — the pragmatic intent or purpose behind the statement.

The other options — A) For a definition, C) What words were used, D) When it was said — are incorrect for this TOEFL Exam Prep question. As explained above: Function questions: "Why does the professor say X?" Could be to: clarify, redirect, express surprise, provide an example, etc.

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A function-of-what-is-said question asks:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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