Linguistics Study Areas Quiz

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What does morphology study?

  • Semantics
  • Pragmatics
  • Internal word structure and word formation (correct)
  • Syntax

Which field of linguistics focuses on the relationship between words and their meanings?

  • Semantics (correct)
  • Phonology
  • Pragmatics
  • Morphosyntax

In terms of linguistics, what does word formation refer to?

  • The process of making sentences coherent
  • The study of regional dialects
  • The creation of new languages
  • The structure and creation of words (correct)

Which linguistic field examines the order and rules that govern the combination of words to form sentences?

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What is the focus of phonology in linguistics?

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