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1. What is the native language of Jamaica?

  • A. French
  • B. French
  • C. French
  • D. French

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

The official language of Jamaica is English, but the unofficial language is a patois.

Linguists and a handful of Jamaican novelists have recently transformed this oral language into written form, although for most Jamaicans it remains solely spoken - - and richly nuanced.


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