Chad's Parents Live on the Poverty Line

question 26

Multiple Choice

Chad's parents live on the poverty line. Research has shown consistently that all of the following are important home experiences for Chad's language development EXCEPT

• A) the quality of his mother's language and literacy skills.
• B) his mother's use of diverse vocabulary when talking to him.
• C) providing effective instruction and support.
• D) the amount of time his mother spends talking to him.

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