Grace has learned that when her parents are entertaining guests in their home,she is to use formal etiquette with the adults.What set of language rules apply to Grace's learning?
A)Syntax
B)Semantics
C)Pragmatics
D)Morphology

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Pragmatics refers to the study of language use in social situations, including appropriate use of language based on context and social norms. Grace's learning of formal etiquette with adults falls under this domain. Syntax refers to the structure of sentences and phrases, morphology refers to the study of word forms and their formation, and semantics refers to the meaning of words and sentences. None of these closely align with Grace's learning of formal etiquette in social situations.

Grace Has Learned That When Her Parents Are Entertaining Guests