Chapter 10 Examines the Relationship Between Age of Acquisition and Ability

Multiple Choice

Chapter 10 examines the relationship between age of acquisition and ability to learn a second language. Before we can draw conclusions about this topic, which of the following questions needs further attention?

A) Do the same findings hold true when the second language is something other than English?
B) Are children and adults equally skilled in learning vocabulary words in their new language?
C) Do the results on grammar hold true when a younger group and an older group have similar formal training in the English language?
D) Does age of acquisition have a significant effect on phonology in a second language?