In an attempt to deal with linguistic as well as cultural diversity,many former African colonies have taken as their official language
A)the most widely-spoken indigenous language.
B)an Austronesian and therefore neutral language.
C)the language of the former colonial power.
D)an invented language with no historical connections.

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Many former African colonies have adopted the language of their former colonial power as their official language to deal with linguistic and cultural diversity. This approach provides a neutral lingua franca that can bridge the diverse linguistic landscapes of these countries.

In an Attempt to Deal with Linguistic as Well as Cultural