The Language Diversity Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT true about language?

  • Language is a system of communication.
  • Language is the same across all regions, countries, and continents. (correct)
  • Language uses written and spoken forms.
  • Language is used to exchange knowledge, beliefs, wishes, and feelings.

    • How many languages are estimated to exist in the world today?

  • Around 7000 (correct)
  • Around 10,000
  • Around 1000
  • Around 2000

    • Which continent has the most languages?

  • Asia
  • Oceania
  • Europe
  • Africa (correct)

    • Which language is the most popular in the world?

    <p>Chinese (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about native speakers of languages?

    <p>The number of native speakers varies greatly among languages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language has more native speakers, English or Chinese?

    <p>Chinese (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many languages had fewer than 10 speakers in the beginning of the twenty-first century?

    <p>204 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's languages are considered 'endangered languages'?

    <p>8% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to the languages of speakers who grow old and die?

    <p>The languages will die (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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