Children who are fluent in two languages
A) are behind in detection of errors in grammar and meaning.
B) outperform others on tests of cognitive flexibility.
C) have difficulty on selective attention tasks.
D) are behind in reading achievement tests in both languages.

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Research suggests that bilingual children have better cognitive flexibility and executive functions compared to monolingual children. They have to constantly switch between languages, which requires cognitive flexibility, and this constant practice may improve their overall executive functions. However, there is no evidence to suggest that bilingualism has a negative impact on their abilities to detect errors or their reading achievement.

Children Who Are Fluent in Two Languages