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Publication details [#8789]

Shatz, Marilyn. 1975. The comprehension of indirect directives: Can two-year-olds shut the door? Pragmatics Microfiche 1 (5) : C3–C3.

Publication type

Article in journal

Publication language

English

Keywords

directive, comprehension of | directive, L1-acquisition of | indirect speech act, comprehension of | indirect speech act, L1-acquisition of

Annotation

The paper investigates the young child's ability to respond appropriately to the intended, as opposed to the literal, meaning of indirect requests for action: two-year-olds are said to be able to respond appropriately.