Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for Mispronouncing

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for mispronouncing a word?

• A) People you hear using the word pronounce it incorrectly.
• B) The dictionary was not consulted for the correct pronunciation of unfamiliar words.
• C) The speaker talks too fast and doesn't take care to verify that he or she is saying the word correctly.
• D) The words are unfamiliar.

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Definitions:

Given Event

An occurrence or outcome within a probability space that has a specified probability attached to it.

Independent Events

Two or more events whose outcomes do not affect each other, meaning the occurrence of one event does not change the probability of the other.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 1 indicates certainty.

Marginal Probability

The probability of an event occurring, irrespective of the outcomes of other variables.