Scott knows the German words that would make up the sentence “Can I watch television,” but he cannot remember the correct order for how to combine the words in that language. Scott’s problem is one of ________.
In a movie about Samurai warriors, the main character is scheduled to meet with the Emperor of Japan. He is advised ahead of time to “keep your eyes to the floor, and do not speak unless spoken to!” These instructions refer to ________, or the social rules that help organize language.
“Do I have to go” and “I do have to go” are two sentences that have the same words, but convey very different messages. This difference in meaning refers to the ________ of the sentences.