According to the passage
A
a lingua franca is the consequence of a standard dialect
B
a foreign language produces the transference of the correct patterns of dialect features
C
mutual intelligibility is the consequence of the pressure of communication
D
speech organs are shaped by indigenous languages
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage explains that in urban areas, where people from different regions converge, there is a need for mutual intelligibility to enable effective communication. This demand or pressure leads people to adopt a standard dialect, which becomes the common language or "lingua franca" among them. Therefore, mutual intelligibility arises due to the need for clear communication in such diverse environments.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15168)