Which statement about English is true?
- It is a language related to German in structure, but with a great deal of French vocabulary.
- It is descended primarily from the ancient Viking language.
- It is In the same language family as Hungarian.
- It is in the same language family as Chinese.
Answer
The correct answer is A) It is a language related to German in structure, but with a great deal of French vocabulary..
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