MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 55: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 55
10. Language consists of multiple components. Which of the following involves the order in which words are put together?
- A. Phonology
- B. Semantics
- C. Syntax
- D. Pragmatics
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Syntax refers to how words are put together to form sentences and create meaning. Phonology, choice (A), refers to the actual sounds of a language. Semantics, choice (B), refers to the association of meaning with a word. Pragmatics, choice (D), refers to changes in usage, wording, and inflection based on context.