The ability to speak a language well in a variety of social situations is called
A)linguistic competence.
B)verbal competence.
C)communicative competence.
D)poetic competence.

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Communicative competence refers to the ability to use language correctly and appropriately in various social contexts, encompassing not just grammatical correctness but also the social rules of language use.

The Ability to Speak a Language Well in a Variety