Pragmatic development
The development of children's ability to use language appropriately in social contexts, including turn-taking, politeness, and communicative intent.
Real World
A toddler learning to say 'please' when asking for a biscuit demonstrates early pragmatic development — they understand that adding a politeness marker increases the likelihood of getting what they want.
Exam Focus
When analysing pragmatic development, link specific features (turn-taking, politeness) to named theorists for higher marks.
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