In standard Croatian, the old Slavic vowel 'jat' appears as 'ije' or 'je'. Which word shows this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. mlijeko (milk)
- Step 1: Croatian standard uses the ijekavian reflex of jat. Step 2. The word for milk is written 'mlijeko'. Answer: mlijeko. Why not the others: The others are ekavian, English or invented.
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