Question

match each sentence part to the question it answers. tap here for a hint about analyzing sentence parts.
whether the gestures are nods or handshakes, greetings follow different rules depending on your background or culture.

1. which sentence part tells the most important idea in the sentence?
2. which part gives examples of different greetings?
3. which part explains why you might use different greetings?

Explanation:

1. The core claim about greetings is the most important idea.
2. Nods and handshakes are examples of greetings.
3. Background/culture explains the reason for different greetings.

Answer:

1. Which sentence part tells the most important idea in the sentence? → greetings follow different rules
2. Which part gives examples of different greetings? → Whether the gestures are nods or handshakes
3. Which part explains why you might use different greetings? → depending on your background or culture