The system of rules governing the structure and use of a language is called __________.
A) semantics
B) phonemes
C) grammar
D) linguistic relativity

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Grammar refers to the system of rules that govern the structure and use of a language. Semantics refer to the meaning of words and phrases, phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language, and linguistic relativity is a hypothesis about how language affects perception and thought.

The System of Rules Governing the Structure and Use of a Language