Creole Exam Grammar Structure 2

Question 1

In Haitian Creole, which word functions as the definite article when placed AFTER a noun ending in a vowel?

Accepted Answer

a

Answer

In Haitian Creole, the definite article 'a' is used after nouns ending in a vowel (e.g., 'kay la' vs 'machin nan').

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses the Haitian Creole progressive marker 'ap'?

Accepted Answer

Li ap dòmi kounye a.

Answer

'Ap' marks ongoing action in the present, so 'Li ap dòmi kounye a' (He is sleeping right now) is correct.

Question 3

In Haitian Creole, the plural marker 'yo' appears:

Accepted Answer

After the noun and its article

Answer

The plural marker 'yo' follows both the noun and its definite article, e.g., 'kay la yo' (the houses).

Question 4

What is the correct Haitian Creole translation of 'She will eat'?

Accepted Answer

Li pral manje.

Answer

'Pral' is the future tense marker in Haitian Creole, so 'Li pral manje' means 'She will eat.'

Question 5

In Haitian Creole, how is a yes/no question typically formed?

Accepted Answer

By adding 'èske' at the beginning

Answer

Yes/no questions in Haitian Creole are typically introduced with 'èske', e.g., 'Èske ou manje?' (Did you eat?).

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