Children who are multilingual __________.
a. take longer to master the second language when they learn it after already becoming fluent in the first language
b. are usually behind their monolingual counterparts in metalinguistic skills
c. learn the second language better after age 12 because they have a more sophisticated understanding of syntax
d. score lower on tests of metalinguistic skills, but higher on IQ tests
Answer: a. take longer to master the second language when they learn it after already becoming fluent in the first language
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