Compared to infants who live in monolingual households, those in bilingual households acquire language:
A) more quickly.
B) more slowly.
C) in the same time frame.
D) it depends on which two languages being learned.

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Infants in bilingual households may initially acquire each language more slowly than monolingual infants because they are simultaneously learning two language systems. This can lead to a temporary delay in the mastery of each language compared to peers in monolingual environments. However, this does not mean they are less capable; rather, they are learning more overall.

Compared to Infants Who Live in Monolingual Households, Those in Bilingual