The Basic Building Blocks of Language That Are Used to Form

question 149

Multiple Choice

The basic building blocks of language that are used to form words are called

• A) morphemes.
• B) grammars.
• C) lexicals.
• D) phonemes.

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

The portion of consumption that changes as a result of changes in income, with higher incomes leading to increased consumption.

Autonomous Consumption

The amount of consumption that occurs regardless of current income levels, reflecting basic spending needed to survive.

Saving

The portion of income not spent on consumption but kept aside for future use, which may be invested to generate wealth.

Disposable Income

The amount households can devote to saving and spending once income taxes have been factored in.