Question

semantics deals with understanding the meaning of __________ and __________.
a. speech units... language structure
b. words... word combinations
c. language rules... development
d. language skills... development
please select the best answer from the choices provided
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Semantics is the study of meaning in language. It focuses on the meaning of words (lexical semantics) and how words combine to form larger meaningful units (compositional semantics). Speech units and language structure are more related to phonetics and syntax. Language rules and development are broader concepts not specific to semantics. Language skills and development are also not the core focus of semantics.

Answer:

B. words... word combinations