Multiple Choice
With a mouth full of popcorn,Roger asks his mother for a drink.Even though his request is NOT clear,his mother hands him a drink of water.Which of the following statements best explains Roger's mother's ability to understand what he was saying?
A) Unclear speech can be comprehended if a person concentrates hard enough.
B) Unless Roger had a lisp, accent, or speech impediment, it would not be difficult to understand him.
C) Language comprehension is mostly automatic, so we are able to understand speech even when it is unclear.
D) His mother used other cues such as the bowl of popcorn to guess what Roger wanted.
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