Jeremy Spoke Ukrainian in Early Childhood, but Stopped Speaking It

question 130

Multiple Choice

Jeremy spoke Ukrainian in early childhood, but stopped speaking it when he was about 4 years old. He no longer explicitly recalls any Ukrainian words and says he can't speak the language. Which of the following situations might reveal his implicit knowledge of Ukrainian?

• A) Administer a test of Ukrainian language comprehension, and compare his results to others who have never spoken Ukrainian. Jeremy will score higher than lifelong nonspeakers.
• B) Administer a test of Ukrainian language comprehension, and compare his results to others who have spoken Ukrainian all of their lives. Jeremy will score just as well as lifelong speakers.
• C) Provide Ukrainian language lessons. Jeremy will pick up the language more quickly than lifelong nonspeakers.
• D) Provide Ukrainian language lessons. Jeremy will quickly realize that he does not need lessons.

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