What Are Phonemes

question 35

Multiple Choice

What are phonemes?

• A) the rules by which deep structure is translated into surface structure
• B) regional differences in dialect
• C) syntactical structures that distinguish passive constructions from active ones
• D) the minimal sound contrasts that distinguish meaning in a language
• E) electromagnetic signals that carry messages between speakers in a telephone conversation

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Definitions:

Support Price

A price set by the government or a regulatory body at a certain level to maintain the income of producers and encourage production.

Excess Supplies

A situation where the quantity of a product offered is greater than the quantity demanded at the current price.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to supply goods for and the actual amount received from selling those goods.

Government Payments

Financial transfers made by the government to individuals, businesses, or other governments, often as part of welfare, subsidy programs, or for procurement of services and goods.