Which of the Following Is True of Gender Differences in Speaking

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of gender differences in speaking styles?

• A) Females commonly change the topic abruptly, while males connect information to the previous speaker's information.
• B) Males tend to speak louder than the previous speaker, while females match the previous speaker's volume.
• C) Females make more frequent use of "I" and "me," whereas males use "us" and "we."
• D) Males deliver humor interwoven into discussion content, while females deliver humor as separate jokes or anecdotes.

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