One important principle in pragmatics includes the idea that when a different word is used for an object quite similar to an old one, it is meant to indicate a different meaning. This is called

a. conventionality
b. contrast
c. discourse knowledge
d. sociolinguistic knowledge


Ans: b

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a. 1 and 2. b. 2 and 3. c. 3 and 4. d. 4 and 5. e. 5 and 6.

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