Lin is not a native speaker. While he has a good grasp of denotative meaning, connotations often escape him. His inability to master word meanings in English is an example of a lack of which kind of linguistic competence?
A) Phonemic
B) Semantic
C) Syntactic
D) Pragmatic

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Semantic competence involves understanding the meanings of words and phrases, including both denotative and connotative meanings. Lin's difficulty with connotations indicates a lack of semantic competence.

Lin Is Not a Native Speaker