When Petrov told his 3-year-old sister that "I hit the bat that flew into the attic with my baseball bat," his sister was very confused and wondered how the long wooden stick that her brother often carried could possibly fly.When Petrov's sister can recognize that the word bat can have two different meanings, what aspect of language knowledge will she have acquired?

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Semantics involves the meanings of words and phrases in a language. Understanding that "bat" can refer to both an animal and a piece of sports equipment requires knowledge of semantics.

When Petrov Told His 3-Year-Old Sister That "I Hit the Bat