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
A) normal.
B) linguistic deficit.
C) parallel language interference.
D) subtractive bilingualism.

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The phenomenon described, where a minority language is poorly acquired in the presence of a majority language, is known as subtractive bilingualism. This occurs when the acquisition of a second language leads to a weakening or loss of the individual's first language.

In Some Cases, When a Minority Language Is Presented in Tandem