Jonathan Grows Up in a Home Where English Is the Only

question 27

Multiple Choice

Jonathan grows up in a home where English is the only language spoken.Which of the following best describes Jonathan?

• A) He will never be able to distinguish between two different versions of the "d" sounds that are meaningful in Hindi but not in English.
• B) At six months of age, he is able to distinguish between two different versions of the "d" sounds that are meaningful in Hindi but not in English.
• C) At one year of age, he is able to distinguish between two different versions of the "d" sounds that are meaningful in Hindi but not in English.
• D) He will always be able to distinguish between two different versions of the "d" sounds that are meaningful in Hindi but not in English.

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