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The suffixes -ed and -ing are examples of

A. Phonemes
B. Morphemes
C. Syntax
D. Telegraphic speech
E. Linguistic determinism

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The suffixes -ed and -ing are examples of B. Morphemes

Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language. They can be prefixes, roots, or suffixes. Prefixes are attached to the beginning of a word, roots are the core of a word, and suffixes are attached to the end of a word.

The suffixes -ed and -ing are both examples of suffixes. The suffix -ed is used to form past tense verbs, and the suffix -ing is used to form present participle verbs.

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