People normally speak at a rate of about _____ words per minute, but think at a much faster rate, at least 400 words a minute and much faster than that for some people.
A) 125
B) 175
C) 200
D) 250
E) 300

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People normally speak at a rate of about 125 words per minute. This is a general average for conversational speech, though this rate can vary based on factors such as emotional state, formality of the setting, and the speaker's native language.

People Normally Speak at a Rate of About _____ Words