All of the Following Are Reasons Why Language Is Being

question 83

Multiple Choice

All of the following are reasons why language is being lost today in such great numbers except:

• A)Nation-states often try to suppress linguistic diversity.
• B)Global trade favors more populous languages from more wealthy nations.
• C)Linguistic minorities are increasingly working to teach their languages to their children.
• D)It is more profitable and advantageous to speak languages that are numerically superior.
• E)A vast majority of media is conducted in a few languages.

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