When comparing speaking and writing, which of the following is not true?

A. In writing we can predict the future impact of our words.
B. We must understand the spoken message in speaking; in writing we can go over it again.
C. We will get greater understanding in speaking if we use simpler words.
D. We use more words in speaking than in writing.


Answer: D. We use more words in speaking than in writing.

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