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What characterizes a Type 4 multilingual family?
What characterizes a Type 4 multilingual family?
- Both parents speak the same language, which is also the dominant language of the society.
- Both parents speak different languages, neither of which is the dominant language of the society. (correct)
- One parent speaks the dominant language of the society, and the other speaks a non-dominant language.
- Both parents speak the dominant language of the society, and also a non-dominant language.
In a Type 5 multilingual family, what is characteristic of one parent's language use?
In a Type 5 multilingual family, what is characteristic of one parent's language use?
- The parent speaks a language that is not their first language to the child. (correct)
- The parent speaks their native language to the child.
- The parent speaks the dominant language of the society to the child.
- The parent does not speak to the child in any language.
What is typical of the neighborhood where a Type 4 multilingual family lives?
What is typical of the neighborhood where a Type 4 multilingual family lives?
- The neighborhood is predominantly Spanish-speaking.
- The neighborhood is predominantly English-speaking.
- The neighborhood has no linguistic diversity.
- The neighborhood is linguistically diverse, with multiple languages spoken. (correct)
In a Type 6 multilingual family, what is characteristic of the parents' language use?
In a Type 6 multilingual family, what is characteristic of the parents' language use?
What is common in the community where a Type 6 multilingual family lives?
What is common in the community where a Type 6 multilingual family lives?
What is true about the child's language acquisition in a Type 4 multilingual family?
What is true about the child's language acquisition in a Type 4 multilingual family?
What distinguishes a Type 1 multilingual family from others?
What distinguishes a Type 1 multilingual family from others?
Why might a child in a multilingual family acquire the socially dominant language later in life?
Why might a child in a multilingual family acquire the socially dominant language later in life?
In a Type 2 multilingual family, what is the primary language spoken by both parents at home?
In a Type 2 multilingual family, what is the primary language spoken by both parents at home?
What is a common characteristic of Type 2 and Type 3 multilingual families?
What is a common characteristic of Type 2 and Type 3 multilingual families?
What might happen if a child in a multilingual family is exposed to additional languages from extended family members or friends?
What might happen if a child in a multilingual family is exposed to additional languages from extended family members or friends?
What is the primary language spoken in the neighborhood in a Type 3 multilingual family?
What is the primary language spoken in the neighborhood in a Type 3 multilingual family?
What is a common phenomenon that can occur as children from multilingual families grow up and spend less time at home with their parents?
What is a common phenomenon that can occur as children from multilingual families grow up and spend less time at home with their parents?
What is a characteristic of Types 3, 4, and 6 multilingual families?
What is a characteristic of Types 3, 4, and 6 multilingual families?
What is common in multilingual acquisition in childhood Types 1, 2, and 5?
What is common in multilingual acquisition in childhood Types 1, 2, and 5?
Where do many people become multilingual?
Where do many people become multilingual?
What is a potential consequence of reduced opportunities to use one of their languages?
What is a potential consequence of reduced opportunities to use one of their languages?
What provides continued opportunities for multilingual children to use multiple languages outside of the home environment?
What provides continued opportunities for multilingual children to use multiple languages outside of the home environment?
