The system of rules that governs how we assign meaning to the morphemes we use is called __________
A) syntax.
B) semantics.
C) phonology.
D) regularization.

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Semantics refers to the system of rules that governs how we assign meaning to the morphemes we use. Syntax refers to the rules for combining words to create grammatically correct sentences. Phonology refers to the study of the sound patterns of language. Regularization refers to the process by which irregular forms of language are made more regular.

The System of Rules That Governs How We Assign Meaning