Read the excerpt:
For many years parents were warned that raising a child with two languages would confuse the child and slow down learning. More recent research has not supported this fear. Bilingual children may know fewer words in each language at first, but their total vocabulary across both languages is usually similar to that of children who speak one language. Some studies also suggest that switching between languages trains the brain to focus attention and ignore distractions.
According to the excerpt, how does the total vocabulary of bilingual children compare with that of children who speak one language?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It is usually about the same
- Step 1: The excerpt says that the total vocabulary across both languages "is usually similar" to that of children who speak one language. Answer: It is usually about the same. Why not the others: "Much smaller" and "much larger" contradict "similar", and "smaller in both languages" describes the number of words in each separate language, not the total that the question asks about.
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