Figure 7.4, English-Speaking Countries
-Which of the following languages is becoming increasingly important in the United State as a result of large-scale immigration from Latin America?
A) Portuguese
B) English
C) Spanish
D) French
E) Chinese

Question

Figure 7.4, English-Speaking Countries 
-Which of the following languages is becoming increasingly important in the United State as a result of large-scale immigration from Latin America?
A) Portuguese 
B) English 
C) Spanish 
D) French 
E) Chinese

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Large-scale immigration from Latin America has led to an increase in the use and importance of Spanish in the United States, making it the best choice for this question. While other languages may have some presence in certain areas or communities, Spanish is the most widely spoken non-English language in the country, with over 41 million native speakers and an additional 11 million bilingual speakers.