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hbsimmons88

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When languages are depicted as leaves on trees, the trunks of the trees represent
 
  A) dialects.
  B) language groups.
  C) language families.
  D) possible prehistoric superfamilies.
  E) language sects.

Question 2

A group of languages that share a common origin but have since evolved into individual languages is a
 
  A) dialect.
  B) language branch.
  C) language family.
  D) language group.
  E) language root.


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stano32

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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