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asking for something

74 [seventy-four]	asking for something

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The indigenous languages of America

Many different languages are spoken in America. English is the main language in North America. Spanish and Portuguese dominate in South America. All of these languages came to America from Europe. Before colonization, other languages were spoken there. These languages are known as the indigenous languages of America. Until today, they haven't been explored substantially. The variety of these languages is enormous. It is estimated that there are about 60 language families in North America. In South America there could even be as many as 150. Additionally, there are many isolated languages. All of these languages are very different. They exhibit only a few common structures. Therefore, it is difficult to classify the languages. The reason for their differences lies in the history of America. America was colonized in several stages. The first people came to America over more than 10,000 years ago. Each population brought its language to the continent. The indigenous languages are most similar to Asian languages. The situation regarding America's ancient languages isn't the same everywhere. Many Native American languages are still in use in South America. Languages like Guarani or Quechua have millions of active speakers. By contrast, many languages in North America are almost extinct. The culture of the Native Americans of North America was long oppressed. In the process, their languages were lost. But interest in them has increased in the last few decades. There are many programs that aim to nurture and protect the languages. So they could have a future after all…

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Can you cut my hair?	C_n y_u c_t m_ h_i_? Can you cut my hair? C__ y__ c__ m_ h____ Can you cut my hair? ___ ___ ___ __ _____ Can you cut my hair?
Not too short, please.	N_t t_o s_o_t_ p_e_s_. Not too short, please. N__ t__ s_____ p______ Not too short, please. ___ ___ ______ _______ Not too short, please.
A bit shorter, please.	A b_t s_o_t_r_ p_e_s_. A bit shorter, please. A b__ s_______ p______ A bit shorter, please. _ ___ ________ _______ A bit shorter, please.

Can you develop the pictures?	C_n y_u d_v_l_p t_e p_c_u_e_? Can you develop the pictures? C__ y__ d______ t__ p________ Can you develop the pictures? ___ ___ _______ ___ _________ Can you develop the pictures?
The pictures are on the CD.	T_e p_c_u_e_ a_e o_ t_e C_. The pictures are on the CD. T__ p_______ a__ o_ t__ C__ The pictures are on the CD. ___ ________ ___ __ ___ ___ The pictures are on the CD.
The pictures are in the camera.	T_e p_c_u_e_ a_e i_ t_e c_m_r_. The pictures are in the camera. T__ p_______ a__ i_ t__ c______ The pictures are in the camera. ___ ________ ___ __ ___ _______ The pictures are in the camera.

Can you fix the clock?	C_n y_u f_x t_e c_o_k_ Can you fix the clock? C__ y__ f__ t__ c_____ Can you fix the clock? ___ ___ ___ ___ ______ Can you fix the clock?
The glass is broken.	T_e g_a_s i_ b_o_e_. The glass is broken. T__ g____ i_ b______ The glass is broken. ___ _____ __ _______ The glass is broken.
The battery is dead / empty.	T_e b_t_e_y i_ d_a_ / e_p_y_ The battery is dead / empty. T__ b______ i_ d___ / e_____ The battery is dead / empty. ___ _______ __ ____ _ ______ The battery is dead / empty.

Can you iron the shirt?	C_n y_u i_o_ t_e s_i_t_ Can you iron the shirt? C__ y__ i___ t__ s_____ Can you iron the shirt? ___ ___ ____ ___ ______ Can you iron the shirt?
Can you clean the pants / trousers?	C_n y_u c_e_n t_e p_n_s / t_o_s_r_? Can you clean the pants / trousers? C__ y__ c____ t__ p____ / t________ Can you clean the pants / trousers? ___ ___ _____ ___ _____ _ _________ Can you clean the pants / trousers?
Can you fix the shoes?	C_n y_u f_x t_e s_o_s_ Can you fix the shoes? C__ y__ f__ t__ s_____ Can you fix the shoes? ___ ___ ___ ___ ______ Can you fix the shoes?

Do you have a light?	D_ y_u h_v_ a l_g_t_ Do you have a light? D_ y__ h___ a l_____ Do you have a light? __ ___ ____ _ ______ Do you have a light?
Do you have a match or a lighter?	D_ y_u h_v_ a m_t_h o_ a l_g_t_r_ Do you have a match or a lighter? D_ y__ h___ a m____ o_ a l_______ Do you have a match or a lighter? __ ___ ____ _ _____ __ _ ________ Do you have a match or a lighter?
Do you have an ashtray?	D_ y_u h_v_ a_ a_h_r_y_ Do you have an ashtray? D_ y__ h___ a_ a_______ Do you have an ashtray? __ ___ ____ __ ________ Do you have an ashtray?

Do you smoke cigars?	D_ y_u s_o_e c_g_r_? Do you smoke cigars? D_ y__ s____ c______ Do you smoke cigars? __ ___ _____ _______ Do you smoke cigars?
Do you smoke cigarettes?	D_ y_u s_o_e c_g_r_t_e_? Do you smoke cigarettes? D_ y__ s____ c__________ Do you smoke cigarettes? __ ___ _____ ___________ Do you smoke cigarettes?
Do you smoke a pipe?	D_ y_u s_o_e a p_p_? Do you smoke a pipe? D_ y__ s____ a p____ Do you smoke a pipe? __ ___ _____ _ _____ Do you smoke a pipe?

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