Which component of language below is correctly matched to its description?
A) pragmatics - social communication
B) syntax - speech sounds
C) semantics - word order
D) phoneme - meaning

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Pragmatics is the study of how people use language in social situations. It includes understanding the context in which language is used, such as the speaker's intentions and the listener's perspective.

B) syntax - word order
 Syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences and how words are ordered to convey meaning.

C) semantics - meaning
 Semantics is the study of meaning in language, including the relationships between words and their meanings.

D) phoneme - speech sound
 Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language, and they are combined to create words. Understanding and producing phonemes correctly is important for clear communication.

Which Component of Language Below Is Correctly Matched to Its