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.

---

Definitions:

Presidential Election

The process by which the President of the United States is elected, typically held every four years, involving the Electoral College system.

Dan Quayle

The 44th Vice President of the United States, serving under President George H.W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, often remembered for his verbal gaffes.

Clean Air

The concept of maintaining or improving the quality of outdoor air by reducing pollutants, emissions, and contaminants, often through regulatory measures and environmental policies.

Exxon Valdez

The Exxon Valdez was an oil tanker whose 1989 spill off the coast of Alaska resulted in one of the most significant environmental disasters in U.S. history.