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Which sub-discipline of linguistics is closely related to semantics but focuses on meaning in context?

ASyntax

BPragmatics

CMorphology

DPhonology

Answer:

B. Pragmatics

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While semantics studies meaning in isolation, pragmatics deals with meaning in use or context.


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