Which of the following statement(s) apply to pidgins?
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- Pidgins have complex grammatical rules
- Pidgins do NOT have grammatical rules
- Pidgin phonology is rule based
- Pidgins are passed on from one generation to the other
The Correct Option is C, D
Solution and Explanation
Pidgins are simplified languages that develop in contact situations where speakers of different native languages need a common language for communication. They usually have simplified grammar and vocabulary.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Pidgins have complex grammatical rules: This is incorrect. Pidgins are characterized by simplified, not complex, grammatical rules. - (B) Pidgins do NOT have grammatical rules: This is incorrect. While pidgins have simplified rules, they do indeed have a basic grammatical structure. - (C) Pidgin phonology is rule based: This is correct. Pidgin languages have a simplified but rule-governed phonological system. - (D) Pidgins are passed on from one generation to the other: This is correct. Pidgins can develop into creoles if they are passed down to the next generation as a native language, with grammatical structures becoming more complex over time.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answers are (C) and (D), as they are directly supported by the nature of pidgin languages.
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