Why did Bint's parents encourage her to take French as an optional subject?
A. Because French was mandatory for all students B. Because French was an important international language C. Because Bint's parents were French D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Bint's parents encouraged her to take French as an optional subject because they believed that language acquisition at an early age came relatively easy and with minimal effort, and they reckoned that French was second to English in the ranking of international languages.