All of the following statements about gender and language are true except which one?
A)Men's speech is more direct and task-oriented.
B)Women's speech is more indirect and elaborate.
C)Female speech often contains statements of sympathy and empathy.
D)Women interrupt men more in mixed-sex conversations.
E)Women are more likely to use more intensive adverbs than men.

Question

All of the following statements about gender and language are true except which one?​
A)​Men's speech is more direct and task-oriented.
B)​Women's speech is more indirect and elaborate.
C)​Female speech often contains statements of sympathy and empathy.
D)​Women interrupt men more in mixed-sex conversations.
E)​Women are more likely to use more intensive adverbs than men.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that men interrupt women more frequently in mixed-sex conversations, not the other way around.

All of the Following Statements About Gender and Language Are