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Combination of utterances that conventionally require a direct response is called __________ _______.

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Answer:

adjacency pairs

Step-by-step explanation:

Examples of Pairs

Greeting-greeting

“Heya!"-"Oh, hi!"

Offer-acceptance/rejection

“Would you like to visit the museum with me

this evening?" – "I'd love to!"

Request-acceptance/rejection

"Is it OK if I borrow this book" – "I'd rather you

didn't, it's due back at the library tomorrow."

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