Which of the following defines a pidgin?

1. AA lingua franca used between speakers, though it is no one's native language
2. BA language with many varieties and dialects across the world
3. CAn African language used to showcase native culture
4. DA fully structured language with its own grammar and sound system, spoken in Australia

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Correct answer: A. A lingua franca used between speakers, though it is no one's native language

Explanation

A pidgin is a simplified contact language with no native speakers; once children acquire it as a first language it becomes a creole.