Asked by Sierra Mizgorski on May 07, 2024

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Which of these speech errors is LEAST likely to occur in actual conversation?

A) saying "finger" instead of "toe"
B) saying "lobster" instead of "oyster"
C) saying "coat" instead of "goat"
D) saying "aunt" instead of "uncle"

Speech Errors

Unintended deviations from the intended utterance during the process of speech production, often reflecting the complex nature of language processing.

Finger

The finger is a limb of the human body and serves functions such as manipulation, sensing touch, and contributing to hand gestures.

Coat

An outer garment worn on the upper body for warmth or fashion, typically having sleeves and opening down the front.

  • Acquire knowledge about how context affects the perception and comprehension of speech.
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Josephine StoreyMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
B is the least likely because "lobster" and "oyster" are less semantically related than the other pairs, which share closer semantic relationships (body parts, animals, family members).