Which statement best describes the restricted code's relation to audience and shared experiences?

• A. It uses long, analytic sentences
• B. It is spoken primarily in formal settings
• C. It is not tied to shared experiences
• D. It is context-bound; the speaker assumes the listener shares the same experiences

Answer: (D)

Restricted code relies on shared experiences between speaker and listener and is highly context-bound. Meaning is often carried by the situation, common background, and implicit understanding, so the speaker assumes the listener already knows the references and can fill in gaps without explicit explanation. That makes the description that the language is context-bound and built on shared experiences the best fit. The other ideas don’t capture what restricted code is about: long, analytic sentences align more with elaborated code; formal settings aren’t the defining factor; and not being tied to shared experiences would oppose how restricted code communicates.