Which Statement Is not True About Lesser-Used Languages

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about lesser-used languages?

• A) Even today, new languages are being identified and documented.
• B) Irish was once the principal language of Ireland, but after centuries of being a colony of the United Kingdom, Irish today is extinct.
• C) Cornish became extinct in the 18ᵗʰ century but revived in the 20ᵗʰ century.
• D) The number of languages in the world is declining.
• E) Around 100,000 people speak Scottish Gaelic.

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Definitions:

Supinate

The rotation of the forearm or foot so that the palm or sole is facing upwards or forwards.

Pronate

To rotate the forearm or the hand so that the palm faces downwards or backwards.

Rotate

The act or process of moving or turning around a central axis or point.

Scapula

The technical term for the shoulder blade, a flat triangular bone located on the posterior side of the ribcage that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).