A child who asks a question but does not wait for an answer before continuing with the conversation demonstrates a lack of understanding of

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Pragmatics refers to the social use of language, including understanding the context and taking turns in a conversation. A child who does not wait for an answer is not taking turns appropriately and may not fully understand the social expectations of a conversation. Semantics and syntax are related to the meaning and structure of language, respectively, but are not directly related to turn-taking in conversation. Societal expectations also play a role, but this falls under the broader category of pragmatics.

A Child Who Asks a Question but Does Not Wait