Michele is the mother of two children, ages seven and nine. Her kids are painting pictures for their school assignment. As Michele looks over at the children, she notices that they have begun to paint on the table as opposed to their paper. Michele asks in a mom-like tone. Do you have to paint on the table? Her kids know she is really not looking for an answer, but rather that they better stop painting on the table. Her children’s understanding of her implication demonstrates that they have some understanding of _______.