Which of the following refers to the goals or actions that can be performed through language?
A) cooperative principle
B) speech acts
C) semantics
D) none of the above

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Speech acts refer to the goals or actions that can be performed through language. The cooperative principle is a principle of conversation that involves speakers cooperating to convey meaning effectively. Semantics refers to the meaning of words and how they combine to form sentences.

Which of the Following Refers to the Goals or Actions