In TOEFL listening, the speakers attitude can be determined by:

A Only the words used

B Tone of voice, word choice, stress patterns, and intonation

C Background noise

D The speed only

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Attitude/stance: listen for sarcasm, enthusiasm, doubt, emphasis. Rising intonation can indicate questions or uncertainty.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In TOEFL listening, the speakers attitude can be determined by:" is Option B: Tone of voice, word choice, stress patterns, and intonation.

The other options — A) Only the words used, C) Background noise, D) The speed only — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Attitude/stance: listen for sarcasm, enthusiasm, doubt, emphasis. Rising intonation can indicate questions or uncertainty.

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In TOEFL listening, the speakers attitude can be determined by:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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