The fact that American children must master idiosyncratic number words and this makes it more difficult for them to develop arithmetic skills illustrates how

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The statement highlights the impact of language (linguistics) on the acquisition of arithmetic skills. It suggests that the idiosyncratic (unique or peculiar) number words in the English language can make it harder for American children to develop their arithmetic skills. Therefore, linguistics affects the acquisition of arithmetic skill. Option A is incorrect because the statement only addresses the English language, not American culture as a whole. Option C is incorrect because the statement does not suggest that arithmetic skill affects linguistics. Option D is irrelevant because it mentions the Chinese numbering system which is not discussed in the statement.

The Fact That American Children Must Master Idiosyncratic Number Words