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Multilingualism and Monolingualism

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According to Richard Tucker, what is the conclusion about the number of bilingual or multilingual individuals in the world?

The conclusion is not mentioned in the text.

The number of bilingual or multilingual individuals is the same as monolingual individuals.

There are more bilingual or multilingual individuals than monolingual individuals. (correct)

There are fewer bilingual or multilingual individuals than monolingual individuals.

What does Vivian Cook mean by 'multilingual competence'?

It refers to having different meta-linguistic awareness from monolinguals.

It refers to the compound state of a mind with two or more grammars. (correct)

It refers to knowledge of multiple languages only for academic reasons.

It refers to knowledge of only one language.

How does L2 acquisition differ from L1 acquisition according to the text?

L2 users have different meta-linguistic awareness from monolinguals. (correct)

L2 acquisition involves the same knowledge and skills as L1 acquisition.

L1 and L2 acquisition processes are equated.

L2 users do not have different cognitive processes from monolinguals.

What is the estimated number of L1 speakers of Spanish according to Table 2.1?

266 million Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the usage of English and Chinese based on the text?

Chinese is the most common L2, and English has the greatest number of L1 speakers. Signup and view all the answers

What does multilingualism refer to?

The ability to use two or more languages Signup and view all the answers

How do some linguists and psychologists differentiate between bilingualism and multilingualism?

Bilingualism refers to using two languages, while multilingualism refers to using more than two languages Signup and view all the answers

According to François Grosjean, is bilingualism a rare phenomenon?

No, it is a normal and common occurrence in most parts of the world Signup and view all the answers

What does the history of languages suggest about language groups?

No language group has ever existed in isolation from other language groups Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a common occurrence across societies?

Bilingualism is present in practically every country of the world Signup and view all the answers