Suppose that Bob is recovering from a brain injury. Also suppose that he is unable to speak, but that he clearly understands both the written and spoken word. Given these symptoms, what areas of the brain would most likely have been damaged?

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Broca's area is responsible for producing speech and is located in the frontal lobe of the brain. If Bob is unable to speak but can understand language, it suggests that this area of his brain has been damaged. The other answer options do not directly relate to speech production.

Suppose That Bob Is Recovering from a Brain Injury