Linguistics: Word Structure and Sentence Formation
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Which of the following represents a branch of linguistics concerned with the structure and use of words?

  • Morphology (correct)
  • Syntax
  • Phonology
  • Pragmatics

    • What is the term for the study of the structure and systematic rules for forming sentences in a language?

  • Syntax (correct)
  • Semantics
  • Phonetics
  • Pragmatics

    • In linguistics, what does phonology primarily focus on?

  • Meaning of words
  • Sentence structure
  • Speech sounds (correct)
  • Word formation

    • What is the term for the study of the structure and systematic rules for forming sentences in a language?

    <p>Syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phonology primarily focus on in linguistics?

    <p>Sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of linguistics is concerned with the structure and use of words?

    <p>Morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of phonology in linguistics?

    <p>The study of speech sounds and their production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which linguistic branch is concerned with the historical development of languages?

    <p>Diachronic linguistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does morphology primarily focus on in linguistics?

    <p>The study of word structure and formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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