One aspect of linguistic history is language loss. When a language disappears,
A) humanity is that much closer to global integration.
B) so does pride in one's heritage.
C) historical linguists have confirmation that language is also a victim of evolutionary forces.
D) cultural diversity is reduced as well.
E) less strain is put on the educational system, because it has less language diversity to deal with.
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