In English, Are There More 4-Letter Words Starting with the Letter

question 45

Multiple Choice

In English, are there more 4-letter words starting with the letter "k" or with "k" as the third letter? Most people answer that there are more words starting with "k", but in fact, there are many more with "k" as the third letter (make, bake, take, etc.) . One reason that people choose starting with "k" is likely

• A)confirmation bias
• B)availability
• C)structure
• D)symbolism
• E)semantics

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Definitions:

Skeletal System

The framework of bones and cartilages that supports the body, protects internal organs, and facilitates movement.

Osteons

Structural units of compact bone, consisting of concentric layers of calcified matrix and central blood vessels.

Compact Bone

The dense, hard outer layer of bone that gives it strength and houses the osteons and Haversian system for nutrient and waste exchange.

Osteocyte

A mature bone cell, encapsulated within the matrix, which maintains the bone tissue.