Question

Which statement best describes the languages spoken in sub-Saharan Africa?(1 point)
Responses

The six most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are all members of the Bantu language family.
The six most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are all members of the Bantu language family.

Four of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria.
Four of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria.

Everyone in sub-Saharan Africa speaks the same language.
Everyone in sub-Saharan Africa speaks the same language.

Sub-Saharan African languages are derived from European languages.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the languages spoken in sub-Saharan Africa is:

**Four of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria.**

This statement reflects the linguistic diversity present in the region, particularly in Nigeria, which is home to several major languages, including Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo. The other statements either overgeneralize or inaccurately represent the linguistic landscape of sub-Saharan Africa.