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What is the impact of bilingual acquisition on language development?

It has no effect

It leads to a decrease in language skills

It only affects the development of the second language

It depends on age and context of exposure (correct)

What are the factors that influence third language acquisition?

Language similarity and proficiency in the first two languages (correct)

Social and cultural factors and language transfer

Motivation and social and cultural factors

Language proficiency in the third language and motivation

What is the advantage of simultaneous exposure to two languages from birth?

It leads to better language skills (correct)

It causes confusion and delays language development

It has no effect on language development

It only benefits the development of the first language

What advantage do multilingual individuals have in learning a third language?

They have an advantage in learning a third language Signup and view all the answers

What is code-switching?

The mixing of words from both languages by bilingual children Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors involved in multilingual acquisition?

Language transfer, learning strategies, and motivation Signup and view all the answers

How is bilingualism defined across fields?

Differently Signup and view all the answers

What unique factors and effects does multilingualism involve?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of SLA researchers?

Individuals in the process of acquiring a second language Signup and view all the answers

How can language contact affect language proficiency and use?

It can decrease language proficiency Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of being bilingual?

Advantages in communication, culture, and economics Signup and view all the answers

What aspects can multilingualism affect?

Identity, worldview, and intercultural competence Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive advantages are linked to bilingualism?

Better problem-solving skills and enhanced creativity Signup and view all the answers

What role do sociolinguistic factors play in third language acquisition?

They play an important role in third language acquisition Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bilingual acquisition affects language development depending on age and context of exposure.
Simultaneous exposure to two languages from birth leads to better language skills.
Bilingual children may code-switch or mix words from both languages.
Bilingualism is defined differently across fields.
SLA researchers focus on individuals in the process of acquiring a second language.
Being bilingual provides advantages in communication, culture, and economics.
Bilingualism is linked to cognitive advantages such as better problem-solving skills and enhanced creativity.
Bilingualism leads to better executive function and metalinguistic awareness.
Bilingual children are more proficient in judging grammatical accuracy.
Bilingual children outperform monolinguals in separating out individual words from meaningful sentences.

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Are you interested in bilingualism and its effects on language development and cognitive function? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From code-switching to cognitive advantages, this quiz covers a range of topics related to bilingual acquisition. Get ready to learn about the benefits of being bilingual and how it affects language development depending on age and context of exposure. Incorporating keywords specific to the quiz topic, this quiz is perfect for language enthusiasts and those looking to expand their knowledge on bilingualism.