The average listener can understand language at a rate that is ________ the average speaker can speak.
A)much faster than
B)much slower than
C)the same rate as
D)a little bit slower than

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Research has shown that listeners can comprehend speech at a rate of 125-150 words per minute, while the average speaker speaks at a rate of about 100-130 words per minute. Therefore, the average listener can understand language at a faster rate than the average speaker can speak.

The Average Listener Can Understand Language at a Rate That