Which statement is most accurate regarding the speaking-writing connection?

A. The words used by writers are not normally used in speaking.

B. To own a word, speak it.

C. Written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak.

D. To own a word, write it over and over again.

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Which statement is most accurate regarding the speaking-writing connection?

A. The words used by writers are not normally used in speaking.

B. To own a word, speak it.

C. Written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak.

D. To own a word, write it over and over again.

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Fisher Woodward · Answer 1

"C. Written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak" would be the best option from the list, since people usually speak in a way that combines words and shortens them for the sake of efficiency.

Which statement is most accurate regarding the speaking-writing connection?A. The words used by writers are not normally used in speaking.B. To own a word, speak it.C. Written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak.D. To own a word, write it over and over again.

Which statement is most accurate regarding the speaking-writing connection?

A. The words used by writers are not normally used in speaking.

B. To own a word, speak it.

C. Written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak.

D. To own a word, write it over and over again.