Three-year-old Johnny used to say "mikk" when he wanted a drink of milk.Now he is able to say "milk" quite clearly.In this instance,Johnny has made a gain in his use of
A) phonemes.
B) syntax.
C) morphemes.
D) linguistic heuristics.

Question

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Phonemes are the smallest units of sound that make a difference in meaning in a language. In this case, Johnny has improved his pronunciation of the word "milk," indicating a gain in his use of phonemes.

Three-Year-Old Johnny Used to Say "Mikk" When He Wanted a Drink