Why is linguistic diversity important?

a. It is the only way some people can communicate with each other

b. It is associated with cultural diversity, essential to the survival of our species.
c. It allows us to use innovative ways of communicating to perfect language.
d. We need (and use) many languages to fully express a globalizing culture.


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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