Which three dialects are named after their word for 'what', and which one is the basis of standard Croatian?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Štokavian (što), Čakavian (ča) and Kajkavian (kaj); the standard language is based on Štokavian
- Step 1: Each dialect uses a different word for 'what': što, ča and kaj. Step 2. The Štokavian dialect, the most widespread, is the basis of the standard. Answer: Štokavian is the basis. Why not the others: The others either swap the words or choose a different dialect as the base.
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