Chapter 10 Examines the Relationship Between Age of Acquisition and Ability

question 19

Multiple Choice

Chapter 10 examines the relationship between age of acquisition and ability to learn a second language. Before we can draw conclusions about this topic, which of the following questions needs further attention?

• A) Do the same findings hold true when the second language is something other than English?
• B) Are children and adults equally skilled in learning vocabulary words in their new language?
• C) Do the results on grammar hold true when a younger group and an older group have similar formal training in the English language?
• D) Does age of acquisition have a significant effect on phonology in a second language?

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