Let's say we could teach a dolphin to understand the difference between the sentences "The parrot kissed the dolphin" and "The dolphin kissed the parrot." If this were demonstrated, it might mean the dolphin had an understanding of __________.
A) phonemes
B) morphemes
C) syntax
D) pragmatics

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The difference between these two sentences lies in their syntax, or the arrangement of words to form a sentence with meaning. Phonemes refer to the individual sound units of language, morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in language, and pragmatics refer to the social context and use of language.

Let's Say We Could Teach a Dolphin to Understand the Difference