In written language, letters most closely represent __________, whereas sentences may be said to reflect __________.
A)syntax; morphemes
B)syntax; phonemes
C)phonemes; syntax
D)phonemes; morphemes

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Letters in written language most closely represent phonemes, which are the smallest units of sound in a language. Sentences, on the other hand, reflect syntax, which is the set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in a given language.

In Written Language, Letters Most Closely Represent __________, Whereas Sentences