Question

Which feature distinguishes the Indo-European languages from other language families?

• A. Use of pictograms in writing
• B. Identical fundamental words for family relationships and numerals
• C. Unique tonal systems
• D. Use of ideograms only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Identical fundamental words for family relationships and numerals

One major distinguishing feature is the presence of identical fundamental words across Indo-European languages, like those for father, mother, brother, sister, numerals up to ten, and names of familiar animals. This is not common in other language families.