When a young child begins to learn how to take turns in conversation,stay on topic,and give appropriate responses such as "please" and "thank you," the child is demonstrating knowledge of

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Pragmatics is the study of language in context, including how people use language in social situations, such as taking turns in conversation, staying on topic, and using appropriate language for the situation. Therefore, when a young child begins to exhibit these skills it shows that they are developing pragmatic skills. Egocentric speech refers to the child's tendency to talk about their own perspective and experiences rather than considering others, social speech refers to using language to communicate with others, and fast mapping refers to the ability to quickly learn and remember new words. While these skills may be related to pragmatic development, they are not specifically related to the skills described in the question.

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