If speakers of a lexifier language (e.g., French) exhibit incomplete second-language acquisition when interacting regularly with substrate language speakers (e.g., African languages), which consequence follows regarding creole formation?

💡 Explanation

Grammatical categories get reanalyzed during creole formation because the substrate languages exert influence during imperfect L2 acquisition, where transfer occurs. Therefore, reanalysis results in restructured grammar, rather than simply decreased complexity or increased lexifier influence; hyperarticulation is unrelated.

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