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What does it mean for languages to be cognate?
What does it mean for languages to be cognate?
- They have the same origin and are related (correct)
- They sound completely different
- They have no similarities
- They come from completely different language families
Which of the following best describes connate characteristics?
Which of the following best describes connate characteristics?
- Unrelated parts or organs
- Closely joined or united parts or organs (correct)
- Constantly changing attributes
- Born from completely different origins
What is the meaning of 'connate' as used in the text?
What is the meaning of 'connate' as used in the text?
- Developed over time
- Totally unrelated
- Existing in a person or thing from birth or origin (correct)
- Randomly acquired
Which term refers to being marked by or showing resemblance?
Which term refers to being marked by or showing resemblance?
In what way are commensurate amounts described?
In what way are commensurate amounts described?
'Congenial' friends are most likely to be:
'Congenial' friends are most likely to be:
'Disparate' typically means:
'Disparate' typically means:
'Distinct' is most closely related to being:
'Distinct' is most closely related to being:
'Imprecise' is best described as lacking:
'Imprecise' is best described as lacking:
'Cognate' is to languages as '_____' is to parts or organs.
'Cognate' is to languages as '_____' is to parts or organs.