Question

7 language family
a a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
b our spoken, written, or signed words and the ways we combine them to communicate meaning the manner in which people speak and the way words are pronounced in different parts of the world
c a collection of languages related to each other through a common ancestor long before recorded history.
d a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "Language Family", we analyze each option:

• Option A and D describe slang (informal language restricted to a group/context), so they are incorrect.
• Option B describes language (spoken/written communication and pronunciation variations), not a language family.
• Option C defines a language family as a collection of languages related by a common ancestor, which matches the term's meaning.

Answer:

C. A collection of languages related to each other through a common ancestor long before recorded history.