When a Child Says That "Tub" and "But" Are Constructed

question 178

Multiple Choice

When a child says that "tub" and "but" are constructed of the same three letters,she is showing an awareness of

• A) morphemes.
• B) phonemes.
• C) metalinguistics.
• D) syntax.

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Definitions:

Plates Meet

Regions where tectonic plates come into contact, which can lead to geologic activity such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.

Decaying Carbon Isotope

Radioactive isotopes of carbon that decay over time, often used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of archaeological finds.

Radiometric Dating

A method used to determine the age of materials such as rocks or carbon, based on the decay rate of radioactive isotopes.

Age of Fossil

The determination of the time period from which a fossil originates, often through radiometric dating.