________ is the Study of Language in Use in Specific

Question

________ is the study of language in use in specific situations to accomplish goals.
A) Phonology
B) Syntax
C) Semantics
D) Pragmatics

Accepted Answer

Pragmatics is the study of language in use and how context, social factors and intention affects the interpretation of meaning. It focuses on how people use language in social situations to accomplish their goals. Phonology is the study of speech sounds, syntax is the study of sentence structure and grammar, and semantics is the study of meaning in language.