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    The Statement "Can You Pass Me the Salt?" Is an Example
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The Statement "Can You Pass Me the Salt?" Is an Example

Question 22

Question 22

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The statement "Can you pass me the salt?" is an example of an indirect speech act that emphasizes


A) abilities.
B) desires.
C) a future action.
D) reasons.

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