How could semantics be defined?
a. as a set of rules that studies how words are broken down into morphemes
b. as a set of rules that is concerned with understanding the meaning of words
c. as a set of rules that dictates how vowels and consonants are pronounced
d. as a set of rules that determines how words can be arranged into sentences

the answer is letter B

Semantics could be defined as a set of rules that is concerned with understanding the meaning of words. Option B is correct.

The noun semantics refers to the branch of linguistics and logic which studies meaning of words. The two main areas are on the one hand, logical semantics which deals with matters including sense and reference and presupposition and implication, and on the other hand,  lexical semantics, which addresses the analysis of word meanings as well as relations between them.

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laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

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