The smallest units of language that carry meaning are called:
A)phonemes
B)words
C)telegraphic speech
D)morphemes

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Morphemes are the smallest units of language that carry meaning, such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound, while words are a combination of morphemes. Telegrafic speech refers to short, simple sentences that lack articles, prepositions, and other parts of speech.

The Smallest Units of Language That Carry Meaning Are Called