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Pea0909berry

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A word like the is termed a ______ word, and the likelihood we would fixate on it during reading is about _____.
 
  a) content; 40
   b) content; 80
   c) function; 40
   d) function; 80

Question 2

All of the following are functions of the blank spaces between words except:
 
  a) they allow the reader a split second to rest.
   b) they help indicate the length of upcoming words.
   c) they provide information about the length of words currently being read.
   d) they make words physically easier to see.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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