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lb_gilbert

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Internal change tends to be more slow and predictable than external change in language.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A particular dialect generally becomes accepted as a 'standard' because:
 
  a. it is genetically superior to others.
  b. it changes more rapidly than others.
  c. it is used by the socially right people.
  d. it changes less slowly than others.



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Carliemb17

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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

c




lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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