The practical aspects of communicating with others, or the social "niceties" of language, are referred to as __________.
A) syntax
B) grammar
C) morphemes
D) pragmatics

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Pragmatics refers to the practical aspects of using language in social situations, including understanding the context and adhering to social norms and conventions. Syntax refers to the arrangement of words in a sentence, grammar refers to the rules of a language, and morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in language.

The Practical Aspects of Communicating with Others, or the Social