All statements below are true about a lingua franca except:
A) The leading lingua franca today is English.
B) A lingua franca is a language that is mutually understood by people who have different native languages.
C) Swahili in East Africa is an example of a lingua franca.
D) Hindi in South Asia is an example of a lingua franca.
E) A lingua franca is a language that was originated by French speakers and used as a mutually understood language.

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The statement E is incorrect as it suggests that a lingua franca was originated by French speakers which is not true. Lingua franca is a term used to refer to any language that is used as a common means of communication between people with different first languages, and it does not necessarily have to originate from a specific language or culture.

All Statements Below Are True About a Lingua Franca Except