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)none of these

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Syntax refers to the rules governing the structure of sentences, including word order and the relationships between words in a sentence. Understanding the difference between "The parrot kissed the dolphin" and "The dolphin kissed the parrot" requires an understanding of syntax, specifically the role of subject and object in a sentence. Phonemes and morphemes refer to the sounds and units of meaning in language, respectively, and are not relevant in this scenario.

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