Which Branch of Linguistics Is Concerned with the Study of Relationships

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which branch of linguistics is concerned with the study of relationships between earlier and later forms of a language,the development (from older languages) of modern languages,and relationships among older languages?

• A) chronological linguistics
• B) descriptive linguistics
• C) sociological linguistics
• D) historical linguistics

---

Definitions:

Conviction

A firmly held belief or opinion, or the process of being declared legally guilty of an offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

Gotti Family

A notorious crime family based in New York, well-known for their involvement in organized crime activities.

Informant

An informant is a person who provides confidential information or intelligence, especially to the police or other authority.

Physical Change

A change in which the form of matter is altered but one substance is not transformed into another.