The Fact That Certain Sounds Are More Likely to Appear

question 121

Multiple Choice

The fact that certain sounds are more likely to appear together than are others is referred to as:

• A) prosody.
• B) pragmatics.
• C) word segmentation.
• D) distributional properties.

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Definitions:

Frail Elderly

Older adults who are in a diminished physical condition and have increased risk for adverse health outcomes, such as falls, hospitalizations, and dependency.

Daughters-in-Law

Women who are married to one's son and are thus integrated into the family.

Public Agencies

Government organizations that provide services to the public, manage resources, and enforce laws and regulations.

Sarcopenia

The loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging.