One Aspect of Linguistic History Is Language Loss

question 23

Multiple Choice

One aspect of linguistic history is language loss. When a language disappears,

• A) less strain is put on the educational system, because it has less language diversity to deal with.
• B) this is confirmation to historical linguists that language is also a victim of evolutionary forces.
• C) so does pride in one's heritage.
• D) cultural diversity is reduced as well.
• E) humanity is that much closer to global integration.

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