Why is the number of words in each language often found to be lower in…
2026
Why is the number of words in each language often found to be lower in bilingual children compared to monolingual children?
- A.
Because they struggle with language development
- B.
Because they learn fewer words overall
- C.
Because their vocabulary is divided between two languages
- D.
Because they have limited cognitive capacity
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Correct answer: C
Bilingual children often divide their vocabulary across two languages. A word known in one language may not have an equally used equivalent in the other language, so the count within each single language can appear lower than in monolingual children. This does not mean they know fewer words overall or have weaker cognitive ability.