A problem in teaching a child with a dialect is that the dialect may conceal
A) a child's low self-esteem.
B) the teacher's knowledge of the child's community.
C) a true delay or deficit.
D) the child's ability to get along with others from his or her community.

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A dialect may mask a true delay or deficit in a child's language development, making it difficult to identify and address the problem. It is important to distinguish between dialect and language disorders to provide appropriate interventions for the child's needs. The other options are not directly related to the issue of dialect and language development.

A Problem in Teaching a Child with a Dialect Is