The text gives many examples of Native American words that are known as the names of many plants, animals, and locations. These are discussed to illustrate the fact that:
a. No languages have adopted foreign words.
b. People in a given generation may have little idea which words are foreign in origin.
c. "Native" languages are never the product of a history of cultural contacts and interactions.
d. Native American words are better than English words.
B
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