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cagreen833

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Words that clearly descend from the same ancestral word are known as
 
  A. synonyms.
  B. subgroups.
  C. homonyms.
  D. cognates.
  E. daughters.

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One aspect of linguistic history is language loss. When a language disappears,
 
  A. less strain is put on the educational system, because it has less language diversity to deal with.
  B. historical linguists have confirmation that language is also a victim of evolutionary forces.
  C. so does pride in one's heritage.
  D. cultural diversity is reduced as well.
  E. humanity is that much closer to global integration.


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mcni194

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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