When bilinguals are __________ bilinguals and when they come from __________ backgrounds,positive effects of bilingualism tend to be found.
A)de facto;middle-class
B)subtractive;upper-class
C)balanced;middle-class
D)fluent;lower-class

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Balanced bilinguals are those who are proficient in both languages they speak, while additive bilinguals (or subtractive bilinguals) may use one language more than the other. Middle-class backgrounds have been shown to provide more resources for language acquisition and support for maintaining both languages, leading to a greater likelihood of positive effects of bilingualism.

When Bilinguals Are __________ Bilinguals and When They Come from __________

When Bilinguals Are Bilinguals and When They Come from