When Non-English Speaking Minority Children Are Placed in an English-Only

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Multiple Choice

When non-English speaking minority children are placed in an English-only classroom, subtractive bilingualism can occur, which means

• A)they gain proficiency in their native language.
• B)they are at risk for being less than fully competent in both languages.
• C)they ignore one language or the other.
• D)learning a third language is made easier.

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