Family talks and laughs.

Meaning: People in a family like to talk and have fun together.

Choice of Words: Family is a group of people who are related to each other. Talks means to speak and communicate with each other. Laughs means to make a sound that shows happiness or amusement.

Alternative Expressions

The family engages in conversation and expresses joy through laughter.

Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first sentence, but it uses more sophisticated language.

Choice of Words: The word "engages" means to participate in an activity, and "conversation" refers to a discussion between two or more people. "Expresses joy" means to show happiness, and "laughter" is a sound that people make when they are happy or amused. When we put these words together, we get a more formal description of a family having a good time together.

Within the family unit, verbal communication and laughter occur.

Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first two sentences, but it uses very formal language.

Choice of Words: The word "unit" refers to a group of people or things that are considered together as a whole. "Verbal communication" means speaking or talking, and "laughter" is a sound that people make when they are happy or amused. When we put these words together, we get a very formal description of a family having a good time together.

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