Research Studies Indicate That Speakers _______Are Judged as More Intelligent

question 24

Multiple Choice

Research studies indicate that speakers _______are judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful by most audience members.

• A)who use Standard American English
• B)who speak with an accent
• C)who speak with a dialect
• D)who use slang effectively

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Definitions:

Respiratory Infections

Infections that affect the lungs, throat, airways, or sinuses, often leading to breathing difficulties and other symptoms.

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder causing red blood cells to assume a sickle shape, leading to blockages in blood flow and various complications.

Recessive Gene

A gene that only expresses its trait when inherited from both parents, as opposed to a dominant gene where one copy is sufficient for expression.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.