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Which of the following statements are correct regarding 'Spoonerism'? I. It involves a verbal slip where the initial sounds or letters of two or more words are accidentally exchanged. II. The accidental exchange often results in humorous or nonsensical expressions. III. It is named after Reverend William Archibald Spooner, an Oxford lecturer reputed for such slips. IV. A typical example of this device is substituting 'leopards' for 'lepers' to produce an absurd effect. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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I, II and III Only
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