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shenderson6

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Which of the following statements about language and culture in the United States is incorrect?
 
  a. Simply sharing the same language is not sufficient for effective communication.
  b. As of 2011, 31 states have enacted legislation to make English their state's official language.
  c. English is the national language of the United States.
  d. In 2007, it was calculated that about 1 in every 8 U.S. residents was an immigrant.
  e. The U.S. has increasingly become a multilingual society.

Question 2

All of the following are reasons why language is being lost today in such great numbers except:
 
  a. Nation-states often try to suppress linguistic diversity.
  b. Global trade favors more populous languages from more wealthy nations.
  c. Linguistic minorities are increasingly working to teach their languages to their children.
  d. It is more profitable and advantageous to speak languages that are numerically superior.
  e. A vast majority of media is conducted in a few languages.


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Hikerman221

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

C

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
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