Linguists generally divide world languages into two broad categories based on word order: head-initial languages, like English, place the main element of a phrase before its modifiers; head-final languages, like Japanese, place modifiers before the main element. A smaller third group, including Russian, exhibits flexible word order that depends heavily on context and emphasis.
Which choice best describes the structure of the text?
- A
It defines a problem and traces its consequences.
- B
It presents a chronological history of language families.
- Ccheck_circle
It introduces a classification system and identifies its main categories.
- D
It contrasts a hypothesis with its primary objection.
Explanation
The text introduces a two-way classification, then notes a third group. B captures the classification structure.