Pidgin And Creole Languages Quiz

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    What is required for pidgin languages to evolve?

    • People wanting to improve their own language so they create a new one.
    • One group of people move to a new place and they change to another language.
    • People decide to learn their neighbours languages.
    • Two or more groups of people who need to communicate but do not have a common language.
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  • 2. 
    What is a lingua franca? - ProProfs

    What is a lingua franca?

    • A common language used systematically between people who do not understand each other's mother tongue.

    • Any language used to occasionally communicate with foreigners whose language you do not speak fluently.

    Correct Answer
    A. A common language used systematically between people who do not understand each other's mother tongue.
    Explanation
    A lingua franca is a common language that is used as a means of communication between people who do not share the same native language. It is a language that is systematically used to bridge the communication gap between individuals who cannot understand each other's mother tongue. This common language allows for effective communication and understanding among people from different linguistic backgrounds.

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  • 3. 

    Creole language is a name of one single language spoken in the Caribbean.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Creole language is not a name of one single language spoken in the Caribbean. Creole languages are actually a group of languages that have developed from a mixture of different languages, often as a result of colonization or slavery. These languages have their own unique grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation and are spoken in various countries throughout the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.

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  • 4. 

    What's the other name for Nigerian pidgin?

    • Naijá 

    • Pirahã 

    • Esperanto 

    • Sentinelese 

    Correct Answer
    A. Naijá 
    Explanation
    Naijá is the other name for Nigerian pidgin. Nigerian pidgin, also known as Naijá, is a creole language spoken in Nigeria. It is a blend of English and various Nigerian languages, with influences from Portuguese, French, and other languages. Naijá is widely used as a lingua franca in Nigeria, particularly in urban areas, and has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

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  • 5. 

    What is the song about? Several options are possible.

    • He wants to marry a girl but but the girl has eaten all his money.

    • He has lots of Money and now want the girl to allow him to spoil her.

    • Her father does not want them to marry.

    • His houses are bad.

    • His bank account is full of money.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. He has lots of Money and now want the girl to allow him to spoil her.
    A. His bank account is full of money.
    Explanation
    The song is about a person who is financially well-off and wants to spoil the girl he is interested in. This is indicated by the options "He has lots of Money and now wants the girl to allow him to spoil her" and "His bank account is full of money." These options suggest that the person is wealthy and wants to use his money to lavish the girl with gifts and experiences.

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    What is significant for pidgin languages? Several options are possible.

    • They evolve during hundreds of years.

    • They are complicated in their morphology.

    • They evolve fast.

    • They require maximum two groups of people

    • They often develop in situations of trade and/or slavery.

    • They have simplified grammar

    • They are green and they fly.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. They evolve fast.
    A. They often develop in situations of trade and/or slavery.
    A. They have simplified grammar
    Explanation
    Pidgin languages are known for evolving quickly, as they often develop in situations of trade and/or slavery. Additionally, pidgin languages are characterized by their simplified grammar.

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  • 7. 
    List up to five things you know about pidgin languages. - ProProfs

    List up to five things you know about pidgin languages.

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