Which of the Following Is True of Two-Word Verbs

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of two-word verbs?

• A) They should never be used when speaking to nonnative speakers.
• B) Nonnative speakers may not understand many of them.
• C) Two-word verbs are covered extensively in language textbooks.
• D) Nonnative English speakers are rarely confused by two-word verbs.
• E) The use of two-word verbs is generally unavoidable as they lack suitable substitutions.

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Definitions:

Auditory Canal

The tube that runs from the outer ear to the middle ear, transmitting sound waves collected by the ear's auricle (outer part) to the tympanic membrane.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Endolymph

A fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the ear, playing a key role in hearing and balance.

Perilymph

A fluid located in the inner ear, found within the scala tympani and scala vestibuli of the cochlea.