When minority children are placed in English-only classrooms, they usually end up losing some proficiency in their native language and are at risk for being less than fully competent in both languages, a problem known as
A)algorithmic bilingualism.
B)the semantic differential.
C)subtractive bilingualism.
D)functional dyslexia.

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Subtractive bilingualism occurs when a second language is learned at the expense of the first language. This often happens when minority children are placed in English-only classrooms, leading to a decrease in proficiency in their native language while also struggling to fully master the new language.

When Minority Children Are Placed in English-Only Classrooms, They Usually