Studies comparing acquisition of a second language by young children and adults suggest that
a. Adults show greater mastery in acquiring a second language, when compared to young children.
b. When acquiring a second language, children master vocabulary faster, but adults master syntax faster.
c. In general, adults and young children do not differ in mastering a second lan-guage.
d. Young children show greater mastery in acquiring a second language, when compared to adults.
Answer: d. Young children show greater mastery in acquiring a second language, when compared to adults.
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