Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Pragmatics

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of pragmatics in language?

• A)Julia waits until her friend has finished talking before she begins to speak.
• B)Morris understands the underlying meaning of "A stitch in time saves nine."
• C)Sheena knows that the plural of man is men, not mans.
• D)Isaiah recognizes the double meanings in many of the puns he hears.

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Definitions:

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries, aiming to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Quota

A government-imposed trade restriction limiting the number or monetary value of goods that can be imported or exported.

Nations Trade

The exchange of goods, services, and capital between countries, driven by comparative advantages and specialization.

Frederic Bastiat

A 19th-century French economist and writer known for his advocacy of classical liberalism and his witty criticisms of protectionism.