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During a pair discussion, one student uses a word that the...

During a pair discussion, one student uses a word that the partner interprets differently, and follow-up questions align the intended message. Which concept is illustrated?


A

A focus on segmental pronunciation, where interaction pauses so individual sounds are corrected first, and meaning is expected to align once phonetic accuracy is improved.


B

Negotiation of meaning, where speakers use clarification and confirmation moves to repair a mismatch in interpretation and keep the conversation progressing toward shared understanding.


C

A shift in register, where speakers adopt a more formal style to match social distance, and mutual understanding increases because vocabulary becomes more standardized.


D

A politeness strategy, where hedges and softeners reduce face-threat in disagreement, and the exchange stays socially smooth as speakers manage stance and interpersonal distance.


E

Receptive bilingualism, where each speaker keeps a different language and relies on shared context to interpret key words, with limited accommodation across turns.