Pragmatics are defined as the________.
A) practical aspects of communicating with others, or the social "niceties" of language
B) system of rules that governs how we combine words to form grammatical sentences
C) language rules that determine how sounds and words can be combined and used to communicate meaning within a language
D) language rules used to solve problems between people

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Pragmatics refers to the practical aspects of communicating with others, such as social norms, implied meanings, and context-specific language use. It is not related to grammar rules (B and C) or problem-solving between people (D).

Pragmatics Are Defined as The________