Researchers Have Compared People's Spoken Language with Their Written Language

question 25

Multiple Choice

Researchers have compared people's spoken language with their written language. When people speak, they are:

• A) more likely to use complex syntax.
• B) more likely to refer to themselves.
• C) less likely to create common ground.
• D) less likely to use high-frequency words.

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