The Difference Between a Morpheme and a Phoneme Is That

question 251

Multiple Choice

The difference between a morpheme and a phoneme is that a morpheme is ___ and a phoneme is ___.

• A) the system for using words; the system for using grammar
• B) the dictionary meaning of a word; how the word sounds
• C) practical aspects of language use; the non-verbal communication that occurs with language
• D) the smallest unit of meaning in a language; the smallest unit of sound in a language

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Definitions:

Estrogen Production

The synthesis of estrogen hormones, primarily by the ovaries, which play key roles in female reproductive health and secondary sexual characteristics.

Sexual Act

A physical interaction between individuals that involves the genital organs, often for reproduction or pleasure.

Clitoris

A sensitive and erectile part of the female genitals at the anterior end of the vulva, playing a key role in female sexual pleasure.

Engorged

Swollen with fluid or blood, often used in reference to tissues or organs that have filled with such substances to a higher than normal volume.