What are phonemes?
A. the minimal sound contrasts that distinguish meaning in a language
B. electromagnetic signals that carry messages between speakers in a telephone conversation
C. syntactical structures that distinguish passive constructions from active ones
D. regional differences in dialect
E. the rules by which deep structure is translated into surface structure
Answer: A
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