Which is true of the core vocabularies of languages?
A) All languages have core vocabularies of about the same size.
B) More ancient cultures have larger core vocabularies.
C) More socially diverse societies have larger core vocabularies.
D) More complex societies have larger core vocabularies.
Answer: A
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