Question

What aspect of language is studied in semantic fields?

• A. Pronunciation variations
• B. Related groups of meanings
• C. Sentence structures
• D. Word origins

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Related groups of meanings

Semantic fields involve studying groups of words that are related in meaning and cover a specific domain or area of experience. For example, the semantic field of 'cooking' might include words like 'bake,' 'fry,' 'boil,' and 'roast.' Analyzing semantic fields helps to understand how languages categorize and structure knowledge.