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iii.
In the face of the multifaceted changes that have taken place in Larteh,
which have also affected language use in the community, Johnson’s
(1975) assertion of “stable triglossia” is contestable.
iv.
In view of the above, it is recommended that conclusions that are drawn
from studies on language use in multilingual communities need to be
reviewed periodically in line with global and local changes.
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