Regarding language, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Morphemes consist of simple words, as well as prefixes and suffixes.
B)In English, phonemes correspond to individual letters, as well as letter combinations.
C)Phonemes combine to form syntax.
D)Changing one phoneme in a word can change the meaning of the word.
E)Different languages have different phonemes.

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Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish meaning, while syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. Phonemes combine to form morphemes (the smallest meaningful units in a language), not syntax.

Regarding Language, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE