Jake is a high school student. After-school conversations with friends include the use of slang words and may include telling of a "dirty joke." When Jake arrives at his grandparents' house he uses standard English and says "ma'am" and "sir" when addressing them. This ability to adjust language represents skill in_____.

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Pragmatics involves the use of language in social contexts and the ability to adjust language according to the audience and situation.

Jake Is a High School Student