Suppose you are testing children who are monolingual English speakers and children who are fluent in both English and Spanish.Assuming that their other characteristics are similar,you are likely to find that

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Research has shown that bilingual children have a better understanding of communicative situations and are more aware of when additional information may be necessary to convey their message effectively. This is known as metalinguistic awareness, which refers to an individual's ability to think about and reflect on language use. Thus, the bilingual children are likely to demonstrate stronger pragmatic skills compared to monolingual children in this scenario. None of the other options are supported by research or necessarily true for all individuals in either group.

Suppose You Are Testing Children Who Are Monolingual English Speakers