Which of the following commonly used English words would the patient with presbycusis be least likely to hear accurately?
A) Church
B) Dinner
C) Reach
D) Market
Ans: A
Feedback: Words that begin with soft, double-consonant combinations are most difficult for the patient with presbycusis to hear. Examples of such combinations include th, sh, and ch.
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