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What aspect of languages has the field of linguistics helped us understand?
Grammar and pronunciation
Which group of languages includes Norwegian, Hindi, and English?
Indo-European
What are experts beginning to explore in order to understand how humans developed the ability to use language?
Evolutionary biology
What is the current state of knowledge about the development of human language according to the passage?
There are more questions and half-theories than answers
What information can artifacts left by our ancestors not provide about their speech abilities?
The intonation patterns they used
Why is it challenging to determine the speech capabilities of our ancestors from artifacts?
The artifacts may not accurately represent the full range of speech sounds and patterns
What aspect of human language development remains difficult to comprehend based on artifacts left by our ancestors?
The evolution of phonetic sounds
Explore the fascinating field of linguistics and learn about the development, grammar, pronunciation, and evolution of languages. Delve into the origins of language groups like Indo-European and their historical significance.
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