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Life in the UK Test Practice Question · Ho & Duck: Add-on — Living in the UK

What is true about the Welsh language?

A) It is a dialect of English that developed in Wales during the medieval period
B) It is entirely distinct from English and is taught in Welsh schools and universities
C) It is spoken by fewer than 1% of the population and is mainly ceremonial
D) It was banned from schools until 2000 and is only now being revived

Correct answer: It is entirely distinct from English and is taught in Welsh schools and universities

The Welsh language is completely separate from English in its structure and vocabulary, and is formally integrated into the curriculum of educational institutions and universities in Wales.

Related handbook facts

Welsh is spoken by a significant proportion of the population in Wales and is entirely distinct from English. The language is taught in Welsh schools and universities.

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