Which of the following statements is an INCORRECT description of how we interpret sentences?
A) We interpret sentences rapidly.
B) We interpret each sentence we hear or read when we reach its ending.
C) Interpreting sentences is primarily an unconscious process.
D) We develop an interpretation of a sentence in an ongoing fashion as we hear or read each successive word.

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We do not wait until the end of a sentence to start interpreting it. Instead, we process each word as it comes in and use our knowledge of language and context to construct meaning.

Which of the Following Statements Is an INCORRECT Description of How