In Contrast to Written Language, Spoken Language Is Especially Likely

question 32

Multiple Choice

In contrast to written language, spoken language is especially likely

• A) to be spread out across space.
• B) to be controllable with respect to the rate of input.
• C) to require the use of working memory.
• D) to have discrete boundaries between words.

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