TRUE OR FALSE ABOUT LANGUAGES

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According to Mark Pagel, the Tower of Babel story in the Bible is a warning about the power of language.
- True (Vrai)
- False (Faux)

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The Chinese language does not require punctuation.
- True (Vrai)
- False (Faux)
Correct Answer

A. True (Vrai)

Explanation

The statement is true because the Chinese language does not rely on punctuation marks in the same way that other languages do. Instead, Chinese characters are used to convey meaning, and the context of the sentence helps to determine the intended interpretation. Punctuation marks such as periods, commas, and question marks are not commonly used in written Chinese. However, it is worth noting that modern Chinese writing may sometimes include punctuation marks when influenced by Western languages or for clarity in certain contexts.

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The United Nations uses four official languages to conduct business: English, French, Spanish and Chinese.
- True (Vrai)
- False (Faux)
Correct Answer

A. False (Faux)

Explanation

The UN uses 6 official languages, including Russian and Arabic.

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The language in which a government conducts business is the official language of that country
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer is that the official language of a country is the language used by the government to conduct its business. This language is typically recognized and used for official documents, laws, communication between government officials, and other administrative purposes. It is important for a government to have an official language to ensure effective communication and unity within the country. Therefore, it can be concluded that the language in which a government conducts business is indeed the official language of that country.

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All pilots on international flights identify themselves in French
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

They identify themselves in English

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A study of monolingual and bilingual speakers suggests speaking two languages can help slow down the brain's decline with age
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The study of monolingual and bilingual speakers suggests that speaking two languages can help slow down the brain's decline with age. This means that individuals who are bilingual may experience cognitive benefits and maintain better brain function as they grow older compared to those who speak only one language. The study implies that bilingualism has a positive impact on cognitive aging and supports the statement that the answer is true.

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There are around 500 different languages in the world
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

There are around 7000 languages

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True Or False About Languages

According to Mark Pagel, the Tower of Babel story in the Bible is a warning about the power of language.

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The Chinese language does not require punctuation.

The United Nations uses four official languages to conduct business: English, French, Spanish and Chinese.

The language in which a government conducts business is the official language of that country

All pilots on international flights identify themselves in French

A study of monolingual and bilingual speakers suggests speaking two languages can help slow down the brain's decline with age

There are around 500 different languages in the world