Language Flashcards
1
Q
What is a creole?
A
language that began as pidgin but was later adapted as a mother tounge
2
Q
What is a isogloss?
A
geographic boundary where a particular linguistic feature occurs
3
Q
What is the difference between official language and standard language?
A
Official: Language used by courts and governments
Standard: Used for international communication
4
Q
What is a pidgin?
A
Two or more languages are combined
5
Q
What is a toponymy?
A
Study of place names and regions?
