While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: • Started in 1925, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is a US-based spelling competition. • The words used in the competition have diverse linguistic origins. • In 2008, Sameer Mishra won by correctly spelling the word “guerdon.” • “Guerdon” derives from the Anglo-French word “guerdun.” • In 2009, Kavya Shivashankar won by correctly spelling the word “Laodicean.” • “Laodicean” derives from the ancient Greek word “Laodíkeia.” The student wants to emphasize a difference in the origins of the two words. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
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