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kaid0807

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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.

Question 2

Why did Israel choose to revive Hebrew when Israel was established as an independent country in 1948?
 
  A) The refugees and migrants who arrived in Israel were already fluent in Hebrew.
  B) for purely religious motives
  C) No other language could so symbolically unify the disparate cultural groups in the new country.
  D) to separate themselves from their Arabic speaking neighbors
  E) There was already a full modern Hebrew dictionary that made the transition straightforward.



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cupcake16

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




kaid0807

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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