Although we generally forget the exact form of a sentence shortly after we have heard or seen it, we tend to retain the exact wording when:
A) it is repeated more than once
B) it is pragmatically significant
C) it is presented in an excessively polite way
D) we know we will be tested on it

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When a sentence is pragmatically significant, it holds importance or relevance in a given context, making it more likely for us to remember the exact wording.

Although We Generally Forget the Exact Form of a Sentence