Which of the Following Students' Statement Is the Best Summary

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following students' statement is the best summary of the research on bilingualism?

• A)Nils: "Bilinguals have an advantage over monolinguals in their syntax,but not in their basic understanding of language."
• B)Joe: "Bilinguals have advantages over monolinguals in many areas,such as metalinguistics and performance on cognitive tasks; they have slight disadvantages in a few areas."
• C)Jorge: "Bilinguals have an advantage over monolinguals in terms of social skills concerned with language; however,when we look at proficiency in their first language,monolinguals have a better command of syntax."
• D)Tanya: "So far,no major differences between monolinguals and bilinguals have been detected."

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Estrogen

The principal female hormone, regulating reproductive functions and the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Minipill

A type of birth control pill that contains only progestin, which is less likely to cause some of the side effects associated with estrogen-containing pills.

Oral Pills

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