You can write CMC with normal English words if you like. They are mixed in freely with the caveman words -- same language, same meaning.

let x = 5
if x > 3
    print "x is big"
else
    print "x is small"
end

That is exactly the same program as:

grunk x = 5
binga x > 3
    oga "x is big"
wonga
    oga "x is small"
unga

The translation table

Everything else -- snorf, nom, goop, munga, and, or, not, in -- is already a word you can read.

Why have two languages?

• The caveman words are silly, memorable, and short. Kids remember grunk.
• The English words help grown-ups and teachers feel at home.
• Both compile to the same thing, so you can switch whenever you want.

Fun: the same program twice

function greet(name)
    print "hello " + name
end

grunk people = snorf("Ugg", "Oona")
for person in people
    greet(person)
end

Style tip

Pick one style and stay with it in a program, mostly. Mixing is allowed but your code reads best when it is consistent. Many learners start with the caveman words and slowly drift to English for longer projects -- that is a good path!

Next: Style guide.