Hesitating with 'um, er' frequently affects which band?
AVocabulary
BFluency & CoherenceCORRECT
CGrammar
DPronunciation only
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Excessive hesitation impacts Fluency & Coherence — aim for natural, sustained speech with minimal fillers.
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