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karlynnae

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Critics of English-only argue against it because:
 
  A) language is significant in the process of unifying a nation.
  B) immigrants are overwhelmed with cultural differences and should not be required to learn a new language as well.
  C) a culture's strength lies in its linguistic diversity.
  D) it creates greater inequities in an already-unequal system of education and opportunities.
  E) it is morally wrong.

Question 2

All of the following forces cause linguistic diversity to diminish over time EXCEPT:
 
  A) nation-states insisting that all official business be conducted in an official language.
  B) media exposure becoming global.
  C) languages and language communities tending to change constantly.
  D) global trade favoring very specific languages.
  E) immigrants abandoning their languages in order to adapt socially.


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briseldagonzales

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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