In which of the following countries would the rates of dyslexia be expected to be highest?
A) countries where the alphabet script is more phonetically pronounced
B) English-speaking countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom
C) countries where the GDP is in the bottom 10 percent of the world
D) countries where people have to use at least three languages in their daily communication

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English-speaking countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, have higher rates of dyslexia compared to countries where the alphabet script is more phonetically pronounced. This is because the English language has irregular spelling patterns that make it difficult for individuals with dyslexia to decode and read words accurately. Dyslexia rates may also be higher in countries where multiple languages are used daily, but this cannot be determined for certain based on the information given. Likewise, GDP is not linked to dyslexia incidence.

In Which of the Following Countries Would the Rates of Dyslexia