Which of the following statements about children who are bilingual is NOT true?
A)Children who are bilingual do better on tests of concept formation than children who speak only one language.
B)Children who are bilingual are better at analytical reasoning than children who speak only one language.
C)Children who are bilingual are less conscious of the structure of spoken language than children who speak only one language.
D)Children who are bilingual have more cognitive flexibility than children who speak only one language.

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Research has actually shown that children who are bilingual are more conscious of language structure, as they have to distinguish between two different sets of grammar rules and vocabulary. This enhanced consciousness of language structure can even lead to better metalinguistic awareness (the ability to think about and analyze language in a more abstract way) in bilingual children compared to monolingual children.

Which of the Following Statements About Children Who Are Bilingual