Question

Which statement is true about performance?

• A. It always reflects competence perfectly
• B. It is free from error and interference
• C. It may be affected by psychological and environmental factors
• D. It is the ideal system of grammar

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It may be affected by psychological and environmental factors

Performance can be flawed or incomplete, affected by factors like nervousness, memory issues, or interruptions — even though the speaker may know the correct forms through their competence.