Which analysis fits the way Icelandic has changed over a thousand years?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Its grammar and much of its vocabulary have stayed close to Old Norse, so medieval texts are readable with some help
- Step 1: Isolation and a strong written tradition kept the language stable. Step 2. Modern readers can read the sagas with spelling help and notes, which is unusual among European languages. Answer: Its grammar and much of its vocabulary have stayed close to Old Norse, so medieval texts are readable with some help. Why not the others: Danish never replaced Icelandic, the sagas can be read in Icelandic with notes, and the case system survives.
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