Principles of discontinuity suggest that if an individual arrives in the United States late in life, then it is expected that:
A) the individual will not be proficient in the new language at certain ages.
B) the individual will not have capacity to learn the new language.
C) a window of opportunity exists during which the individual can learn the new language.
D) puberty marks the age at which immigrants will stop being able to acquire the new language.

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The principle of discontinuity suggests that there is a window of opportunity during which an individual can learn a new language. This window is generally considered to end around puberty, but it does not mean that a person cannot learn a new language later in life. However, language acquisition may be more difficult for individuals who arrive in the United States later in life.

Principles of Discontinuity Suggest That If an Individual Arrives in the United