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Language Trees and Family Ancestry

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What is the primary difference between a family tree and a language tree?

A family tree represents genetics while a language tree represents upbringing.

A family tree includes siblings while a language tree does not.

A family tree shows ancestry while a language tree shows the development of languages. (correct)

A family tree focuses on grandparents while a language tree focuses on parents.

In what way are new generations influenced by the previous one?

Only through genetics.

Only through upbringing.

Not influenced at all.

Through genetics and upbringing. (correct)

How do different dialects of German-speaking regions relate to the Germanic language family?

They are branches of the Germanic language family tree. (correct)

They are separate from any language origins.

They are completely independent languages.

They are not part of any language family.

What is the function of the base language in a language tree?

It serves as the origin for all other languages in the tree. Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe the relationship between siblings and parents in terms of similarity?

Siblings are not exactly like parents. Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the characteristics of each new generation?

Each new generation has unique characteristics influenced by the previous generation. Signup and view all the answers

How is a language tree similar to a family tree?

Both represent the development and evolution of entities over time. Signup and view all the answers

What do language trees help us understand, in addition to the evolution of languages?

Settlement patterns and community development Signup and view all the answers

Why do people from the same town generally understand each other better?

They have a shared unique identity Signup and view all the answers

Which Germanic language group did Old English belong to?

West Germanic Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between English, Dutch, and German based on the text?

They are linguistic 'brothers' Signup and view all the answers

How did Old English eventually develop into modern English according to the text?

Through a process of evolution over time Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about settlement patterns when a new language branch is created?

The settlement will have a distinct identity Signup and view all the answers

How does language evolution relate to the development of human cultures and societies?

Language evolution reflects cultural and societal changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of the slow creation of a new branch on the language tree according to the text?

'New' languages are actually very old in origin Signup and view all the answers