Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding Austronesian languages?

ASamoan is a Polynesian language.
BThe seven most closely related Micronesian languages form a subgroup called Nuclear Micronesian.
CThe Oceanic branch's languages fall into three groups: Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian.
DMicronesian languages are NOT considered Austronesian languages.

Verified Answer :

Samoan is a Polynesian language - some other Polynesian languages are Tongan and Rapa Nui.

Micronesian languages are Oceanic languages which means they are also Austronesian languages

The falseĀ  statement is the following one: C. The Oceanic branch's languages fall into three groups: Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian. For example, there are more than 3 branchesĀ  of the Oceanic , one of them is the Temotu branch

Answer:

D is false it Micronesian belong in Austronesian

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