Across
- 2. Adding extra sounds to words, like "Simith" for "Smith."
- 4. A word before a verb that modifies its meaning or tense, like "does" in "does teach."
- 6. The formal version of English used in the Caribbean, understandable across the region.
- 14. A unique digital representation of a person, like a name or Symbol.
- 15. A person's unique way of speaking or writing, shaped by how they use language.
- 19. A language used globally for communication, such as English or Spanish.
- 20. Alternating between language varieties, such as Standard English and Creole, in conversation.
- 21. Common speech influenced by Creole, used in specific communities.
Down
- 1. Dropping the first vowel of a word, like "spector" for "inspector."
- 3. A regional or social variation of a language, like Jamaican or Bajan Creole.
- 5. A language combining English words with non-English grammar, shaped by cultural history.
- 7. A language with European vocabulary but different grammar, like St. Lucian Kwéyol.
- 8. Switching the order of sounds or letters in a word, like "aks" for "ask."
- 9. Non-verbal ways of expressing emotions, identity, or beliefs.
- 10. A native language formed when groups without a shared language need to communicate.
- 11. The everyday language spoken by people in a particular community or region.
- 12. A person's first language, learned during childhood.
- 13. Phrases with meanings that can't be understood from the individual words, like "raining cats and dogs."
- 16. A structured system for communication, including dialects and variations.
- 17. The prestigious dialect used in formal settings like education and government.
- 18. The level of formality in language, ranging from formal to casual.
