When Languages Are Depicted as Leaves on Trees, the Roots

question 71

Multiple Choice

When languages are depicted as leaves on trees, the roots of the trees below the surface represent

• A) dialects.
• B) language groups.
• C) language sects.
• D) language families.
• E) possible prehistoric superfamilies.

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