11 Questions
Which language was used by the slaves in the Caribbean to communicate with each other?
Pidgin English
What occurs when the slaves in the Caribbean have children who grow up speaking pidgin as a first language?
Creolisation
In Jamaican Patois, what does 'Nuf' mean?
Many
Which of the following best describes the grammatical structure of Jamaican Patois?
Subject – Object – Verb
What is the status of Jamaican Patois in the present day Jamaican community?
Diglossic
Which language became the unofficial means of communication for slaves to learn quickly in the Caribbean?
Pidgin English
What is the main distinction between Pidgin and Creole languages?
Pidgin languages are simplified forms used for communication, while Creole languages become the native language of a community.
When do Pidgin languages evolve into Creole languages?
When a generation teaches the pidgin language to their children as their first language.
What leads to the development of Pidgin and Creole languages according to the text?
Trade, plantation system, and maritime activities
How do Creole languages differ from Pidgin languages in terms of usage?
Creole languages always serve as the primary language of a community, while Pidgin languages are only used for trading purposes.
What happens when a generation whose parents speak pidgin teach it to their children as their first language?
The pidgin language evolves into a Creole language.
This quiz covers the concepts of pidgin and creole languages in sociolinguistics. Learn about the development of pidgin as a simplified form of communication and how creoles emerge as native languages within communities.
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