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jenna1

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The dominance of English as an international language has facilitated
 
  A) the decline of other national languages.
  B) the increase in American students learning another language.
  C) diffusion of popular culture, science, and international trade.
  D) the rise in the use of Chinese logograms.
  E) the stagnation of the English language in terms of new words added.

Question 2

A lingua franca is
 
  A) an English word that has entered the French language.
  B) a language understood by people who have different native languages.
  C) an extinct language that has been revived.
  D) an official language in a region of the world different from where the language originated.
  E) a language used by French colonial administrations.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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