To distinguish between sounds such as "la" and "ra," adults
A) analyze the speech stream into phonemes.
B) carefully follow morphological rules.
C) rely on universal language markers.
D) rely on their LAD.

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When differentiating between sounds such as "la" and "ra," adults analyze the speech stream into phonemes. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language that can change its meaning. Therefore, by analyzing the phonemes, adults can differentiate between similar sounds.

To Distinguish Between Sounds Such as "La" and "Ra," Adults