Languages within a language group relate to each other mainly because they all developed from a common ancestral language. This shared origin causes them to exhibit similarities in vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and phonetics. While factors such as geographic location, religion, and ethnicity can influence language development and usage, the most defining characteristic of a language group is typically its descent from a common ancestor.
How do languages within a language group relate to each other?
they all developed on the same continent
They are all spoken by people of a particular religious faith
They all developed from a common ancestral language
They are all spoken by people of particular ethnic group
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