When Ayize's grandmother gives him some candy,his father says,"Ayize,say 'thank you' to Grandma." Ayize's father is teaching him about

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Ayize's father is teaching him about pragmatics, which is the study of how context contributes to meaning in language, and how language is used in social situations. In this case, Ayize's father is reminding him to say "thank you" to his grandmother as a polite social gesture in response to receiving candy. This is an example of pragmatic knowledge.

When Ayize's Grandmother Gives Him Some Candy,his Father Says,"Ayize,say 'Thank