Asked by Lindie Joubert on May 07, 2024
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The smallest meaningful units in a language are ________.
A) processors
B) semantics
C) phonemes
D) morphemes
Smallest Meaningful Units
Refers to morphemes, the minimal units of meaning in a language.
Morphemes
The smallest units of meaning in a language, which can be words themselves or parts of words.
- Understand the core elements of language (phonemes, morphemes) and their purposes.
Verified Answer
HD
Huang DanielMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The smallest meaningful units in a language are morphemes. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language, but they do not carry meaning on their own. Semantics refers to the meaning of words and sentences as a whole, rather than their individual components. Processors are not relevant in the context of language.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the core elements of language (phonemes, morphemes) and their purposes.