Which statement correctly defines pragmatics?

1. AThe study of units of meaning and their patterns
2. BThe study of meaning
3. CThe study of meaning in context
4. DThe study of sounds

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Correct answer: C. The study of meaning in context

Explanation

Pragmatics studies meaning in use: 'It's cold in here' as a request to shut the window. Semantics studies meaning as such, and phonetics and phonology study sounds.