Lin also often misreads social context and says things that, although grammatically correct, are inappropriate for the social setting. He lacks which kind of linguistic competence?
A) Phonemic
B) Semantic
C) Syntactic
D) Pragmatic

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Lin's difficulty lies in understanding and using language appropriately in different social contexts, which is related to pragmatic competence. This involves knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to say it, including understanding both spoken and unspoken rules of communication within a particular culture or social group.

Lin Also Often Misreads Social Context and Says Things That