Peter uses phrases and words such as "May I," "Please," and "Thank you" and a respectful tone while speaking to his teachers. In the context of the five systems of rules involved in language, this scenario indicates that Peter has knowledge of
A) phonology.
B) syntax.
C) morphology.
D) pragmatics.

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The use of phrases like "May I," "Please," and "Thank you" and a respectful tone indicate that Peter has knowledge of pragmatics, which deals with the social and cultural rules involved in language use.

Peter Uses Phrases and Words Such as "May I," "Please