Question
Larry E. Smith argued that English often operates as one of these languages. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these languages, one of which was created by L.L. Zamenhof. These languages, many of which develop as lingua francas, are mainly used as second languages.
ANSWER: auxiliary languages [or international auxiliary language; accept IAL or auxlang; prompt on constructed languages; prompt on interlanguages]
[10m] Creoles, which may be used as auxiliary languages, are exemplified by this language with a portmanteau name. The Malay-origin word "lah" is often used at the end of sentences in this language with substantial Hokkien influence.
ANSWER: Singlish [accept Singapore English or Colloquial Singaporean English or Singapore Colloquial English]
[10e] Singlish allows for the omission of this verb, also called the copula, from sentences. This English linking verb can translate to either "ser" or "estar" in Spanish.
ANSWER: to be [accept conjugations like is]
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E. Stevenson A | Fremd | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Detroit Catholic Central A | Lambert A | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Strake Jesuit B | Alabama Cyber Tech | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 3 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |