First Language vs. Second Language Distinction
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Which language is triggered by birth and developed with experience?

  • Second language
  • Foreign language
  • Official language
  • First language (correct)

What is the primary factor that distinguishes a second language from a first language?

  • Rapid acquisition
  • Age (correct)
  • Personal choice
  • Availability of alternatives

Why can a person not decide their first language?

  • It's determined by genetics (correct)
  • It's based on personal preference
  • It's determined by the community
  • It's fixed at birth

How does the acquiring process of the first language compare to that of the second language?

<p>First language acquisition is more rapid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a person/community do in relation to the second language that they cannot do with the first?

<p>Choose among alternatives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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