Question

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SS13
Crutch Words, Informal Speech
A speaker says:
You know, I'm afraid you're just too loud. Like, seriously, you need to
calm down.
Which of the following is the correct way to transcribe this according to
our Clean Verbatim Style Guide?
A) I am afraid you are just too loud. You need to calm down.
B) I'm afraid you're just too loud. Seriously, you need to calm down.
C) You know, I'm afraid you're just too loud. Like, seriously, you need to
calm down.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) I am afraid you are just too loud. You need to calm down.

Explanation:

Clean Verbatim is the method of transcribing in which the transcription is clarified for the easy reading and understanding. The clear meaning is derived from the speech by removing the crutch words and fillers. The informal words are excluded from the speech.

From the given speech, crutch words and fillers alike 'you know', 'like' and 'seriously' has been removed.