Which of the following best illustrates young children's understanding of pragmatics?
a. When playing, children adjust their language, using more commands in dominant roles (e.g., doctor) than in subordinate roles (e.g., patients).
b. Children learn how to count without understanding that each number corresponds to an amount.
c. Children learn that adding an "s" to words makes them plural.
d. Children learn that other people can hold different beliefs and desires than they do.
Answer: A
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