Which term refers to the sharing of a home by an unmarried couple?

• A. Household
• B. Cohabitation
• C. Family
• D. Single person household

Answer: (B)

Cohabitation refers to two people in a romantic relationship living together without being married. This captures exactly the situation of an unmarried couple sharing a home, focusing on their relationship status and living arrangement. A household is simply the people who live in one dwelling, which can include family members, roommates, or others, not necessarily an unmarried couple. A family is a broader social unit defined by kinship or partnership, and while a family may live together, that isn’t what the term specifically signals. A single person household describes one person living alone, which is the opposite of sharing a home. So, cohabitation is the term that best fits the scenario.