To determine which of the following is NOT a standard drink size, let's analyze each option against the commonly accepted definitions for standard drink sizes in the United States:
1. 12 oz. of beer (Option a):
- Standard drink size: 12 ounces.
- 12 ounces of regular beer is considered a standard drink.
2. 12 oz. of malt liquor (Option b):
- Standard drink size: 8-9 ounces.
- 12 ounces of malt liquor is more than the accepted standard drink size, which is 8-9 ounces.
3. 1.5 oz. of vodka (Option c):
- Standard drink size: 1.5 ounces.
- 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits like vodka is considered a standard drink.
4. 5 oz. glass of wine (Option d):
- Standard drink size: 5 ounces.
- 5 ounces of wine is considered a standard drink.
Based on the above comparisons:
- Option a: 12 oz. of beer is standard.
- Option b: 12 oz. of malt liquor is NOT a standard drink size.
- Option c: 1.5 oz. of vodka is standard.
- Option d: 5 oz. glass of wine is standard.
Therefore, the choice that is NOT a standard drink size is:
Option b: 12 oz. of malt liquor.
So, the answer is 12 oz. of malt liquor (Option b), and its position in the list is 2.
