Decide which maxim of the cooperative principle has been flouted in the following utterances and what implicature can be drawn. （1) A: Can you tell me the secret？ B: But John is there. （2) A: Let s go to the movies. B: I 11 bring the Kleenex. （3) A: Would you drive a Mercedes？ B: I wouldnt drive ANY expensive car.
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