Which of the Following Situations Is an Example of Subtractive

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is an example of subtractive bilingualism?

• A)Maurice grew up in New Orleans.He heard a lot of French dialect spoken around him and on the radio,but he only speaks English.
• B)Kim heard English and Mandarin from the time she was born.She speaks both languages fluently.
• C)Marco learned Spanish as a child growing up in Mexico.He later learned English,moved to California for college,and continued to use his Spanish.
• D)Jasmina learned Croatian as a baby.She became fluent in English when her family moved to Minneapolis and eventually forgot her Croatian.

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Definitions:

Involuntarily

Occurring without one's consent or control.

Dangerousness

The potential to cause harm, injury, or damage to others or oneself.

Mental Illness

A broad range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often associated with distress or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities.

Guilty but Mentally Ill

A legal verdict stating the defendant is guilty of the crimes committed, but was mentally ill at the time of the offense.