What Proportion of Immigrants Coming to the U

question 21

Multiple Choice

What proportion of immigrants coming to the U.S. above age 5 are proficient English speakers?

• A) About one-quarter
• B) About one-third
• C) A bit more than half
• D) About two-thirds

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