Question

Which subfield of semantics deals with the relationship between language, thought, and conceptual knowledge?

• A. Formal Semantics
• B. Cognitive Semantics
• C. Lexical Semantics
• D. Structural Semantics

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cognitive Semantics

Cognitive semantics explores how our conceptual system shapes the meanings of words and sentences. It investigates how linguistic meanings are grounded in our experiences, perceptions, and cognitive processes. This approach emphasizes the role of the mind in constructing meaning.