Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for Allowing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason for allowing students to use their primary language in class?

• A)They can more readily activate background knowledge when speaking about a topic in their primary language.
• B)Fluency in a primary language can promote fluency in English.
• C)Learning a new language requires practice in the new language.
• D)They can use knowledge of cognates from their primary language to determine meanings of English words.

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Definitions:

Predict

To foretell or estimate the likelihood of a future event or trend based on current knowledge or analysis.

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be communicated or processed.

Symbolic Form

The representation of ideas, principles, or phenomena through symbols rather than explicit or direct forms.

Filters

Mechanisms or processes that screen, sort, or present information according to certain criteria, often used to manage information overload or enhance relevance.