Semantics is __________
a) the study of meaning in language
b) knowledge of how language is used in social contexts
c) pre language “oo-ing” and “ah-ing,” and gurgling sounds babies make beginning at about 2 months of age
d) repetitive pre language consonant–vowel combinations such as “ba-ba-ba” or “do-do-do-do,” made by infants universally beginning at about 4–6 months of age.
Answer: a
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