In some cases when a minority language is presented in tandem with a majority language, the minority language is poorly acquired. This phenomenon is called

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Subtractive bilingualism occurs when learning a second language leads to a decrease in proficiency or use of the first language. In this case, the minority language is being poorly acquired because the majority language is taking priority and reducing the individual's proficiency in their native language. Choices A and B do not accurately describe this phenomenon, and choice C is not a recognized term in linguistics.

In Some Cases When a Minority Language Is Presented in Tandem