Which of the following is an example of a child applying pragmatics in communication?
A) Three-year-old Angela refuses to look at her father when she speaks as he did not allow her to play.
B) Four-year-old Salma shares a secret with her pet and giggles.
C) Five-year-old Habid describes a lion as a big cat when he converses with his 3-year-old brother.
D) Four-year-old Samantha frequently uses direct commands when speaking to adults.

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Pragmatics involves understanding how to use language in different contexts and with different people. Five-year-old Habid adjusting his description of a lion to make it understandable for his younger brother is an example of applying pragmatics, as he is tailoring his communication to suit his audience's level of understanding.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Child