Language is based on sound units called ______ that help us distinguish words from each other.
A) phonemes
B) morphemes
C) semantics
D) registers

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Phonemes are the smallest sound units in language that help distinguish words from each other. Morphemes are also important, as they are the smallest units of meaning, but they are not sound units. Semantics refers to the meaning of words and sentences, while registers refer to different styles of language used in different social contexts.

Language Is Based on Sound Units Called ______ That Help