Semantics studies which aspect of language?

• A. The structure of sentences
• B. The meaning of words and sentences
• C. The pronunciation of words
• D. The use of language in context

Answer: (B)

Semantics deals with meaning in language—the meanings of words and how those meanings combine to yield the meaning of sentences. This focus distinguishes it from other aspects: syntax is about sentence structure, phonology covers pronunciation, and pragmatics examines how context influences meaning. So semantics is the study of the meaning of words and sentences.