Which type of aphasia occurs in the brain-injured person and results in limited speech that is slow and halting, is completed with great effort, and is poorly articulated?

A) Broca
B) Receptive
C) Global
D) Anomic


Ans: A
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Expressive aphasia (Broca) is characterized by limited speech that is slow and halting, with great effort, reduced grammar, and poor articulation.

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