Multiple Choice
Latin octo (eight) became Italian otto,Spanish ocho,and French huit. This is an example of ____________ over time in a language family.
A) deterioration
B) sound shift
C) dialect development
D) isogloss shift
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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