When minority children are placed in English-only classrooms, they are likely to experience _____, that is, 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)algorithmic bilingualism
B)the semantic differential
C)subtractive bilingualism
D)functional fixation

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Subtractive bilingualism refers to the situation where a second language is learned at the expense of the first language, which can result in the loss of proficiency in the first language. This often happens when minority children are placed in English-only classrooms and are not given opportunities to use and develop their native language skills. As a result, they may become less competent in both languages, rather than achieving true bilingual proficiency.

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