Which One of the Following Statements Best Captures the Nature

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best captures the nature of cognitive academic language proficiency in describing English language learners?

A) An ability to learn as well as native English speakers in English-only classrooms
B) An ability to carry on conversations about day-to-day topics with teachers and peers
C) An ability to read and understand English texts that are written at a first-grade level
D) An ability to read and understand English texts that are written at a fifth-grade level