The divergence between spoken and written English is...
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The divergence between spoken and written English is...

The divergence between spoken and written English is characterized by differences in lexical density, clausal complexity, and the use of deictic expressions. Based on the linguistic features of "Spoken Grammar" as described in corpus-based studies, choose the CORRECT alternative.


A

Spoken English follows more rigid syntactic patterns than written English due to the immediate presence of the interlocutor in the speech event.


B

Spoken English frequently exhibits ellipsis and "heads and tails" structures (left/right dislocation) to facilitate real-time cognitive processing.


C

Spoken English avoids the use of phrasal verbs and contractions because they increase the ambiguity of the message during oral interaction.


D

Spoken English maintains higher lexical density than written English to ensure that abstract concepts are conveyed with maximum precision.