What is the term for such words and sounds as "er," "you know," "okay," and "um"?
A) adorned pauses
B) vocalized pauses
C) dialects
D) slang expressions

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These words and sounds are known as vocalized pauses, which are used to fill gaps in speech or to indicate hesitation while speaking. They do not necessarily convey any specific meaning, but rather serve as a way to keep the conversation flowing or to give the speaker time to gather their thoughts. The other options (adorned pauses, dialects, slang expressions) do not accurately describe this particular phenomenon.

What Is the Term for Such Words and Sounds as "Er