Marta works at an information kiosk in an airport and she frequently encounters people who are not native speakers of her first language but to their credit, try to ask questions using it. Given that she will have limited contact with the individuals, she will most likely be able to understand what is being asked if she focuses on _____.
A) indexical characteristics
B) segmentation effects
C) lip reading effects
D) general meaning

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Focusing on general meaning, rather than specific words or grammar, can help Marta understand the questions being asked by non-native speakers with limited contact. This approach allows her to infer the intent of the question even if the phrasing or grammar is not perfect.

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