The given statement asserting that blending is defined as the capability of merging smaller sound units could be characterized as:
- True
- The given statement correctly defines 'blending' which itself implies the merging of two or more units of sound together.
- In the context of phonics, the combination of various single units helps in defining the sound of a bigger or larger word/sound unit.
- For example; the small sound units like /B/ /A/ /T/ together form "BAT' which makes it a bigger and complete unit of sound.
Thus, the statement would be considered True.
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