Rumi’s parents teach him to gently say, “No, thank you” rather than, “Yucky! NO!” when his grandmother asks Rumi if he cares for Brussel sprouts. Rumi’s parents understand the importance of __________, the knowledge of how language is used in
social contexts.
a) manners
b) semantics
c) pragmatics
d) syntax
Answer: c
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