Pragmatics refers to ______.
A) the tendency to seek out the path of least resistance in a negotiation
B) the tendency to behave in the most efficient manner possible
C) the tendency to change one's speech to fit a particular social situation
D) the tendency to accept reality as it is

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Pragmatics in linguistics is the study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning. It includes understanding how individuals adjust their language use to fit different social situations, such as formal or informal settings, which is described in option C.

Pragmatics Refers to ______