How do adults and children compare with respect to the ease with which they learn a second language?

A) Children learn a second language more efficiently than do adults.
B) Adults learn a second language more efficiently than do children.
C) Children are more efficient in the initial stages of learning a second language, but adults' competency in a second language surpasses that which children are able to attain.
D) Adults are more efficient in the initial stages of learning a second language, but children's competency in a second language surpasses that which adults are able to attain.

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Ashish Dangi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Children are generally more adept at achieving fluency and mastering the accent of a second language over time, while adults may learn the basics more quickly but often do not reach the same level of proficiency as children.

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