Jeffrey would be classified as a majority child and is presently learning a second language.Jeffrey will most likely
A)experience additive bilingualism.
B)fall behind educationally.
C)will become less competent in both languages as confusion results.
D)experience all of these.

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Jeffrey, being a majority child (meaning he speaks the majority or dominant language of his community), is likely to experience additive bilingualism, where he will add a second language without losing proficiency in his first language. Falling behind educationally or confusion resulting in less competency in both languages is less likely as he is learning the second language at a young age.

Jeffrey Would Be Classified as a Majority Child and Is