Question

Which branch of linguistics is concerned with how sounds function in a language system?

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Phonology

• Syntax – studies the structure of sentences (how words are arranged).

• Phonetics – deals with the physical aspects of sounds (how they are produced, transmitted, and perceived).

• Semantics – is the study of meaning in language.