Question

Which branch of linguistics deals with the meaning of words and sentences?

• A. Phonology
• B. Pragmatics
• C. Syntax
• D. Semantics

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Semantics

• The branch of linguistics that deals with the meaning of words and sentences is called semantics. 

• Semantics focuses on studying the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences, including how words acquire meaning and how the meaning of a complex expression is built from its parts.