Which of the following is most true of African American Vernacular English (AAVE)?
A) AAVE has the same syntax but different pronunciation compared to Standard English
B) AAVE has some syntax and pronunciation variations from Standard English
C) children who speak AAVE cannot understand Standard English
D) AAVE exists among Black French speaking immigrants and Carribean immigrants, but not among the majority of African Americans in the U.S.

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AAVE has some variations in both syntax and pronunciation compared to Standard English. However, speakers of AAVE are typically still able to understand and use Standard English when necessary. AAVE is also not limited to African Americans in the US and can be found among Black French speaking immigrants and Caribbean immigrants.

Which of the Following Is Most True of African American