What conclusion do the authors of this chapter make about the English language in the United States?
a. The United States is overwhelmingly an English-speaking nation.
b. English is the official language of the United States.
c. The English language is on the demise.
d. Approximately 30 percent of the U.S. population speaks Spanish.
Answer: A
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