Which of the Following Statements Is True About Second-Language Learning

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about second-language learning?

• A) For adolescents and adults, new vocabulary is easier to learn than new sounds or new grammar.
• B) Children's ability to pronounce words with a native-like accent in a second language typically increases with age.
• C) Sensitive periods for learning a second language are constant across different language systems.
• D) Adults tend to learn a second language slower than children, but their final level of second-language attainment is higher.

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Definitions:

Biceps Brachii

A large muscle in the upper arm responsible for forearm rotation and flexion of the elbow.

Flexor of Forelimb

Muscles responsible for bending joints and allowing the forelimb to flex.

Pectoralis Group

A collection of muscles in the chest that include the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, critical for the movement of the shoulder and arm.

Quadriceps Femoris

A large muscle group comprising four muscles on the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee.