Multiple choice

Which branch of linguistics encompasses speech act theory?

  1. Semantics

  2. Syntax

  3. Pragmatics

  4. Semiotics

  5. Lexis

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pragmatics encompasses speech act theory, conversational implicature, talk in interaction and other approaches to language behaviour in philosophy, sociology, linguistics and anthropology.