Generalizing from the text, being bilingual is probably viewed most negatively by people in which of the following countries?
A) India
B) France
C) Japan
D) the United States

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The text states that bilingualism is usually considered an advantage in cultures that value knowing more than one language, for example, when it is associated with being a well-educated person. It is usually undervalued in societies where it is associated with immigrant status. The example given was how bilingualisms is associated with status and prestige in Europe, but not in the U. S. where immigrants are more common. This question calls on students to generalize from their knowledge of other areas of the world, where knowing English in particular is seen as a socially desirable ability.

Generalizing from the Text, Being Bilingual Is Probably Viewed Most