A person with pure word deafness can do all of the following except
A) read lips.
B) understand the emotion expressed in speech.
C) read and write.
D) recognize nonspeech sounds such as a dog barking.
E) comprehend speech.

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Pure word deafness is a rare type of hearing impairment in which an individual is unable to comprehend speech but may still be able to hear other types of sounds. Therefore, the person with pure word deafness cannot comprehend speech, making option E incorrect. They may still be able to read lips (option A), understand the emotion expressed in speech (option B), read and write (option C), and recognize nonspeech sounds such as a dog barking (option D).

A Person with Pure Word Deafness Can Do All of the Following