Abdul is growing up in a family where humor is important.He always tries to participate by telling his own jokes.They invariably lack humor and timing,but the family laughs along with him regardless.One day at the dinner table,Abdul tells a joke successfully for the first time,using intonations,timing,and humor.It appears that Abdul is developing _____.

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Pragmatics refers to the social use of language, including the ability to understand and use humor appropriately. Abdul's successful telling of a joke indicates that he is developing his pragmatic skills. The other options, grammar, private speech, and syntax, do not necessarily explain Abdul's ability to tell a joke successfully with humor and timing.

Abdul Is Growing Up in a Family Where Humor Is