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5. Natasha has been living in Philadelphia for several months and is rapidly mastering the English language. However, she often turns to her American friend, Emily, when she is uncertain about a concept. One day, Natasha turns to Emily and asks, "What do you mean when you say the word 'vehicle'?" Emily is most likely to point to which of these prototypes so she can feel fairly certain that Natasha "gets it"?

A. A jetliner passing overhead
B. An elevator
C. An escalator
D. An automobile



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Final answer:

In discussing vehicle prototypes, the automobile is highlighted as a typical example with specific characteristics to consider.


Explanation:

Prototype for 'vehicle': Emily would likely point to D. An automobile as a prototypical example, given that it embodies many common characteristics associated with vehicles.

Prototypical characteristics:

  1. Four tires
  2. Metal body
  3. Internal combustion engine

Less prototypical examples would be those that deviate from these common characteristics, such as a jet liner or an elevator.


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