How do linguists trace the origins of language?

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Linguists study the words in languages and then look for similar-sounding words with similar meanings in different languages. Answers may include a discussion of the work of Sir William Jones, who found similarities between Sanskrit words and ancient Greek and Latin words and argued that the languages were derived from a common mother tongue.

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Which of the following management mistakes frequently lead an organization to fail to respond in a crisis?

a. arrogance b. having a weak CEO c. using good judgment in assessing risk d. involving employees in anticipating crises

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Explain what the cable industry calls bundling. What is the difference between this and a la carte?

What will be an ideal response?

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