Effects of Age on Language Acquisition
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What is the main focus of the chapter?

  • Comparing first and second language learning in adults
  • Comparing first and second language learning in children (correct)
  • Comparing children's L1 and L2 acquisition
  • Comparing first and second language learning contexts
  • According to the Critical Period Hypothesis, when does the critical point for second language acquisition occur?

  • During adolescence (correct)
  • In adulthood
  • Around early childhood
  • After middle age
  • What does the Critical Period Hypothesis claim about acquiring a language?

  • It is unrelated to biological factors
  • It can occur at any age
  • It becomes harder with age (correct)
  • It is easier during adolescence
  • What is the classical argument regarding the critical point for second language acquisition?

    <p>It occurs around puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of comparison will the chapter primarily focus on?

    <p>First and second language learning in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the chapter discuss differences in related to the two types of comparison?

    <p>Differences in mental, emotional, and physical development changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of this chapter is to consider the effects of __________ relating to acquisition.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It’s more logical to compare Second Language Learning in children and adults than to compare first and second language learning in children. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Critical Period Hypothesis claims that there is a biological timetable for acquiring a language easily. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The classical argument is that a critical point for second language acquisition occurs around infancy. (True/False)

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The notion of a critical period was connected only to L1 acquisition. (True/False)

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This chapter will mainly be focused on two types of comparison: SLA in children (of varying ages) and adults, and Children’s L1 and L2 acquisition. (True/False)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of this chapter is to consider the effects of age relating to acquisition.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The notion of a critical period was connected only to L1 acquisition.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Critical Period Hypothesis claims that there is a biological timetable for acquiring a language easily.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The classical argument is that a critical point for second language acquisition occurs around infancy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the chapter?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It’s more logical to compare Second Language Learning in children and adults than to compare first and second language learning in children.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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