Why does creolization exemplify language universals following rapid language change?

💡 Explanation

Creolization demonstrates language universals because when pidgins evolve into creoles, the grammar spontaneously emerges, reflecting innate universal grammar principles, therefore, children impose a structure rather than merely imitating adult pidgin speech; this shows deep linguistic constraints.

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