The teacher says that Kate has a problem with pragmatics. Specifically, Kate
A) finds it difficult to engage in turn- taking in conversation.
B) can't remember the meaning of new words.
C) has problems organizing and using phrases.
D) has great difficulty in selecting clothes for herself.
E) has problems with speech patterns.

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Pragmatics involves the social language skills we use in our daily interactions with others. It includes skills like turn-taking in conversation, using language for different purposes (e.g., greeting, informing, requesting), and following rules for conversations and storytelling. Difficulty in engaging in turn-taking in conversation directly relates to a problem with pragmatics.

The Teacher Says That Kate Has a Problem with Pragmatics