Question

The study of dialects is known as _________.

• A. Phonology
• B. Dialectology
• C. Morphology
• D. Philology

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Dialectology

• Dialectology is the branch of linguistics that studies dialects — that is, regional or social varieties of a language.

• It focuses on the geographical and social distribution of language features.

• Phonology: The study of the sound system of a language.

• Morphology: The study of the structure and formation of words.

• Philology: The historical study of languages, often through written texts (language history and development).