Linguistic Fillers

In what type of communication are "likes", "ums,", and "ers," generally considered inappropriate?

• • Formal writing

• • Public speaking

• • Casual conversation

Could the usage of "likes,", "ums,", and "ers" determine our intelligence?

• Yes, an intelligent person should be able to speak clearly without hesitation.

• No, hesitation while speaking does not have a correlation to intelligence.

According to the video, what is not a function of filled pauses?

• • Signaling the speaker is still talking

• • Signaling the speaker has finished talking

• • Informing listeners that an important word is coming

The video mentions that "like" can function as what in spoken language?

• As a way to create connections between thoughts

• As the end of a sentence

• As a way to show error in talking

From the video, we learn that

• "ums," "ers," and "likes" are not just meaningless words but serve important functions in communication

• "ums," "ers," and "likes" are only errors or indicators of poor speaking skills

• "ums," "ers," and "likes" does not have any meaning or function