Session 1 Review Diploma UCU

What is a common myth about bilingual children?

• They develop cognitive flexibility

• They reach speech milestones at the same pace as monolinguals

• They can easily distinguish between languages

• They get confused between languages

What does the term 'bilingualism' refer to?

• Fluency in one language

• The use of two or more languages by an individual

• Only speaking two languages perfectly

• Learning languages in isolation

Which type of bilingualism involves individuals exposed to two languages from birth?

• Compound Multilinguals

• Subordinate Multilinguals

• Simultaneous Multilinguals

• Coordinate Multilinguals

What is the threshold hypothesis?

• Bilinguals must learn languages in separate contexts

• Bilinguals need to reach a certain proficiency level for cognitive benefits

• Bilingualism is rare

• Bilinguals automatically translate everything

What is a characteristic of coordinate multilinguals?

• They learn languages in the same context

• They rely on their dominant language for understanding

• They compartmentalize languages for different situations

• They develop native-like pronunciation

Which of the following is NOT a reality about bilingualism?

• Bilingualism is common worldwide

• Bilingual children can distinguish between languages

• Bilinguals have split personalities

• Bilingualism enhances cognitive abilities

What is the role of parents in supporting bilingualism at home?

• Only speak the majority language

• Encourage the use of both languages

• Discourage the home language

• Focus solely on academic language

What does the Complementarity Principle state?

• Bilingualism is a myth

• Bilinguals must be fluent in both languages

• Different languages serve different functions

• Bilinguals use both languages equally

What is a key benefit of bilingualism?

• It delays speech development

• It leads to confusion

• It causes academic difficulties

• It enhances problem-solving skills

What is a characteristic of subordinate multilinguals?

• They learn languages in the same context

• They rely on their dominant language to understand a new one

• They develop native-like pronunciation

• They are exposed to two languages from birth