Question

which small units carry meaning in a given language? phonemes letters morphemes vowels

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language, not meaning - eliminating this.
• Letters are units of writing, not necessarily carrying meaning on their own - eliminating this.
• Morphemes are defined as the smallest units of a language that carry meaning, which matches the question's description.
• Vowels are a type of phoneme (units of sound), not meaning - eliminating this.

Answer:

C. Morphemes