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

Question

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

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Pragmatics refer to the practical aspects of communicating with others, including social conventions, implied meanings, and the appropriate use of language in different contexts. Options B, C, and D refer to aspects of syntax (grammar), phonology (sounds), and problem-solving, respectively.

Pragmatics Are Defined as ________