Below is a line graph representing the frequency of pronunciation of -ing as /ɪn/ in words such as working and talking among white adult New York City residents. The higher the line on the chart, the more frequent -ing is pronounced as /ɪn/. The speakers are classed into four socioeconomic status groups, and the graph represents pronunciation in three speech situations. Examine the graph and answer the question that follows. Which group pronounces -ing as /ɪn/ the most? [answer1] Which group pronounces -ing as /ɪn/ the second most? [answer2] Which group pronounces -ing as /ɪn/ the least? [answer3]

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