The Boundaries Between Words in Spoken Language

question 37

Multiple Choice

The boundaries between words in spoken language

• A) are just as distinctive as the boundaries between words in written language.
• B) are more distinctive in English than in other languages.
• C) are often missing, so that two words are not separated by an actual pause.
• D) are difficult for children to perceive, though adults rarely make perceptual errors.

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