Question

how could semantics be defined?
a. as a set of rules that studies how words are broken down into morphemes
b. as a set of rules that is concerned with understanding the meaning of words
c. as a set of rules that dictates how vowels and consonants are pronounced
d. as a set of rules that determines how words can be arranged into sentences
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Semantics is the study of meaning in language. Option A is about morphology (study of morphemes). Option C is about phonetics (pronunciation of vowels and consonants). Option D is about syntax (arrangement of words into sentences). Only option B correctly relates to semantics as it focuses on understanding word - meaning.

Answer:

B. as a set of rules that is concerned with understanding the meaning of words