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The system of social rules that a speaker knows about language and uses it is called

1. grammar
2. morphology
3. orthography
4. pragmatics

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While grammar, morphology, and orthography are all important aspects of language, pragmatics specifically deals with how language is used in communication and social interactions, considering factors such as context, intention, and social norms.

So, pragmatics encompasses more than just the structure or form of language; it involves the appropriate use of language in different situations.
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