Question

which detail supports the idea that english absorbs words from other languages? ketchup is now popular in many english - speaking countries. english speakers first heard the chinese term ke - tsiap in 1692. the word ketchup comes from a chinese word. chinese ke - tsiap was made from pickled fish and spices.

Explanation:

To support the idea that English absorbs words from other languages, we need a detail showing an English word originating from another language.

• The first option is about ketchup's popularity, not its origin from another language.
• The second option is about when English speakers heard a Chinese term, not about English absorbing it.
• The third option states "The word ketchup comes from a Chinese word", which directly shows English taking a word from Chinese (another language).
• The fourth option is about the ingredients of Chinese ke - tsiap, not about English absorbing the word.

Answer:

C. The word ketchup comes from a Chinese word.