A student says to you, "My momma she be singin' all da time." This student appears to:
A)Have grown up in Northern Ireland and so is using idioms typical of that country
B)Be using African American English, a dialect with some grammatical constructions different from those of Standard English
C)Have had little exposure to language during a critical period in her language development
D)Have a speech disorder that sometimes results from environmental toxins
E)g., lead-based paint)

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The student appears to be using African American English, which is a legitimate dialect with some grammatical constructions that are different from those of Standard English. This dialect is commonly spoken in certain communities and is not a result of a speech disorder or lack of exposure to language during critical periods.

A Student Says to You, "My Momma She Be Singin