In the word "falling," both "fall" and "-ing" are considered
A) morphemes.
B) phonemes.
C) graphemes.
D) syntax.

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"Fall" and "-ing" are both units of meaning (morphemes) that each contribute to the overall meaning of the word "falling". Phonemes are the individual sounds that make up words, and "-ing" is not a separate sound in this case but a unit of meaning. Graphemes are the written representations of sounds, and while "falling" has eight graphemes, this does not address the question of the units of meaning within the word. Syntax refers to the rules that govern sentence structure and word order and is not applicable to this question.

In the Word "Falling," Both "Fall" and "-Ing" Are Considered