_____ Refer(s)to the System of Rules Governing How Language Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

_____ refer(s) to the system of rules governing how language is used and understood in given social contexts.

• A)Phonology
• B)Morphemes
• C)Pragmatics
• D)Messages

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Definitions:

Adequate Standard

A benchmark or level of quality deemed acceptable or sufficient for its intended purpose, often used in contexts related to living conditions, performance, or regulatory compliance.

Taxes

Mandatory financial charges or levies imposed by a government on its citizens to fund public expenditure and services.

Generalized Reciprocity

A form of exchange that involves giving goods or services with the expectation that their value will be reciprocated at an unspecified future time.

Negative Reciprocity

A mode of exchange in which the aim is to get something for as little as possible. Neither fair nor balanced, it may involve hard bargaining, manipulation, outright cheating, or theft.