Match List I with List II:
| List I: Item | List II: Related term / author |
|---|---|
| A. The Language Instinct | I. Steven Pinker |
| B. Reflections on Language | II. Noam Chomsky |
| C. A variety serving a specialised function in a multilingual community | III. Creole / creolisation |
| D. A common variety for speakers of different backgrounds | IV. Diglossia |
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Correct answer: A. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
Explanation
Pinker (1994); Chomsky (1975); Ferguson's diglossia (1959); a creole is a nativised contact language.
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