Childhood Multilingual Acquisition

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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?

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?

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?

Both parents mix and switch between languages when speaking to the child. Signup and view all the answers

What is common in the community where a Type 6 multilingual family lives?

Many people speak multiple languages. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the child's language acquisition in a Type 4 multilingual family?

The child acquires the socially dominant language once they start schooling. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Type 1 multilingual family from others?

Each parent speaks their own language to the child Signup and view all the answers

Why might a child in a multilingual family acquire the socially dominant language later in life?

Because the child is exposed to the dominant language through schooling Signup and view all the answers

In a Type 2 multilingual family, what is the primary language spoken by both parents at home?

The non-dominant language Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Type 2 and Type 3 multilingual families?

The language spoken at home is not the dominant language Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if a child in a multilingual family is exposed to additional languages from extended family members or friends?

The child may learn multiple languages Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary language spoken in the neighborhood in a Type 3 multilingual family?

The non-dominant language Signup and view all the answers

What is a common phenomenon that can occur as children from multilingual families grow up and spend less time at home with their parents?

Gradual loss of a language by an individual Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Types 3, 4, and 6 multilingual families?

Multilingual community Signup and view all the answers

What is common in multilingual acquisition in childhood Types 1, 2, and 5?

Changes in proficiency across time Signup and view all the answers

Where do many people become multilingual?

Past childhood Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of reduced opportunities to use one of their languages?

Decreased language proficiency Signup and view all the answers

What provides continued opportunities for multilingual children to use multiple languages outside of the home environment?

Friends in the neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

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