The concept of common ground was discussed in connection with the social context of speech. Common ground means that
a. a speaker must coordinate gestures with spoken language.
b. the linearization problem should not dominate the social components of speech.
c. two speakers must agree to reveal similar amounts of personal information about themselves.
d. the speakers share somewhat similar information and experiences.
Ans: d
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