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Studies of the Comprehension of Indirect Speech Acts Have Led

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Studies of the comprehension of indirect speech acts have led to the conclusion that:


A) indirect speech acts are easier to comprehend than direct speech acts
B) indirect speech acts are harder to comprehend than direct speech acts
C) indirect speech acts are no easier or harder to comprehend than direct speech acts when presented in an appropriate context
D) indirect speech acts do not always initiate a response

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