Question

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding Austronesian languages?


Select one:
a.
It is divided into two branches: an Indonesian (or Western) branch and an Oceanic (or Eastern) branch.
b.
Its original form is traced to a Proto-Oceanic language spoken 4,000 years ago.
c. It originated in Africa and was transferred to the region through voyages of exploration.
d.
It is one of the world’s largest language families (not including many languages spoken in Australia and New Guinea).

Answer 1

The false statement is c. It originated in Africa and was transferred to the region through voyages of exploration.

Answer 2

The false statement is c. It originated in Africa and was transferred to the region through voyages of exploration.

Explanation:

The Austronesian languages are a language family that's widely distributed throughout Maritime geographic area, Madagascar and also the islands of the Pacific Ocean, with many members in continental Asia The Austroasiatic languages, in recent classifications synonymous with Mon–Khmer, is an oversized language family of dry land geographic area, additionally scattered throughout the Asian nation, Bangladesh, Kingdom of Nepal and also the southern border of China, with around 117 million speakers