When children start learning their second language at age 5-9 years, they
a. generally slow down in the learning of the first language.
b. generally learn the second language as quickly as the first when it is taught in school, even if the second language is not spoken at home.
c. will generally never become as fluent in the second language as the first.
d. learn the second language as quickly as the first, but only when it is spoken across multiple contexts (school, home, and community).
Answer: d. learn the second language as quickly as the first, but only when it is spoken across multiple contexts (school, home, and community).
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