When English-speaking Canadian children were taught only in French during their early school years,researchers found that they experienced a(n)
A) confused sense of cultural identity.
B) improvement in intellectual aptitude.
C) slight loss of verbal fluency in English.
D) smaller-than-average improvement in mathematical ability.

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Researchers found that children who were educated primarily in French showed a significant improvement in cognitive abilities, including intellectual aptitude, as compared to children educated in only English. There was no evidence of confusion in cultural identity, but some children did experience a temporary decrease in verbal fluency in English immediately after transitioning to French language instruction. However, this effect was not long-lasting. There was no significant difference in mathematical ability observed between the two groups.

When English-Speaking Canadian Children Were Taught Only in French During