Linguistics Quiz: Language Structure and Meaning

Phonology

• The study of the sound system of language, examining the distribution and pattern of speech sounds in a language.

Morphology

• The study of the structure of words and how they are formed, including the formation of words from roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Semantics

• The study of the meaning of words and phrases, exploring how meaning is conveyed through language.

Sociolinguistics

• The study of how language is used in social contexts, examining the relationship between language and social factors such as culture, identity, and power.

Syntax

• The study of the rules governing the structure of sentences, including the arrangement of words and phrases to convey meaning.