The Rules That Govern Word Order are Called __________

Question

The rules that govern word order are called __________.
A)language
B)phonology
C)syntax
D)semantics

Accepted Answer

The rules that govern word order are part of syntax, which is the study of how words are arranged in a sentence to convey meaning. Phonology is the study of sounds in language, semantics is the study of meaning in language, and language refers to the entire system of communication.