Which of the following strongly predicts an immigrant group's likelihood of retaining their native language into the third generation?
A) living in tightly knit communities
B) visiting relatives in their homeland
C) marriage within their cultural group
D) separate schools for their children

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Living in tightly knit communities allows for the promotion and continuation of the native language. Immigrants that live in isolated communities where their native language is the primary mode of communication are more likely to retain their language, even into the third generation. Visiting relatives in their homeland, marriage within their cultural group, and separate schools for their children can also contribute to language retention, but they are not as strong of predictors as living in a tightly knit community.

Which of the Following Strongly Predicts an Immigrant Group's Likelihood