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Today we'll look at two points about how young children learn a language. First, we'll look at something called ‘the critical period’, which usually lasts until the age of 10 or 12 or so. this time connections in the brain develop quickly and the brain grows rapidly in volume. , languages can be learnt with relatively little effort at these ages. , when this period comes to an end, it doesn't mean that language learning stops completely; it can definitely continue but with a different process. about the critical period is that we can't prove it very easily. This is because we would need to bring up a child without any opportunity to learn a language and then try to teach them the language after the end of the critical period. Withholding children from such learning opportunities would cause serious problems. , people of any age can learn a new language but it might take less effort for those who start young.

However One rumour In summary before Specially An important point During Consequently

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Correct answer: During
Explanation: The word 'During' is a preposition that indicates a specific time frame in which an event occurs. In this context, it refers to the critical period when language learning is most effective, fitting grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'During' is used to specify the time in which something happens.
Wrong options:
before: 'Before' indicates a time prior to an event, which does not fit as it contradicts the context of discussing the critical period.
In summary: 'In summary' is a phrase used to conclude or summarize points, which is not appropriate for introducing a time frame.
One rumour: 'One rumour' is a noun phrase that does not relate to time and does not fit grammatically in this context.
An important point: 'An important point' is a phrase that introduces a statement rather than indicating a time frame.
Specially: 'Specially' is an adverb that indicates a specific purpose or reason, which does not fit the context of time.
However: 'However' is a conjunction used to contrast ideas, which does not fit as it does not indicate a time frame.
Consequently: 'Consequently' is an adverb that indicates a result or effect, which does not fit as it does not refer to a time period.
Correct answer: Consequently
Explanation: The word 'Consequently' is an adverb that indicates a result or effect of the previous statement about the critical period. It fits logically and contextually as it connects the rapid brain development to the ease of language learning.
Meaning: 'Consequently' means as a result or effect.
Wrong options:
before: 'Before' indicates a time prior to an event, which does not logically connect to the cause-and-effect relationship being described.
In summary: 'In summary' is used to conclude a discussion, which does not fit the context of explaining a result.
One rumour: 'One rumour' does not relate to the context of cause and effect and is irrelevant here.
During: 'During' indicates a time frame rather than a result, which does not fit the logical flow of the sentence.
An important point: 'An important point' introduces a statement rather than indicating a consequence.
Specially: 'Specially' indicates a specific purpose, which does not fit the context of describing a result.
However: 'However' is a conjunction used to contrast ideas, which does not fit as it does not indicate a consequence.
Correct answer: However
Explanation: The word 'However' is a conjunction that introduces a contrast to the previous statement about language learning. It fits grammatically and contextually as it signals a shift in the discussion regarding the end of the critical period.
Meaning: 'However' means in contrast or on the other hand.
Wrong options:
before: 'Before' indicates a time prior to an event, which does not fit the context of contrasting ideas.
In summary: 'In summary' is used to conclude a discussion, which does not fit the context of introducing a contrast.
One rumour: 'One rumour' is irrelevant and does not relate to the contrast being made in the sentence.
During: 'During' indicates a time frame rather than a contrasting idea, which does not fit the context.
An important point: 'An important point' introduces a statement rather than contrasting ideas.
Specially: 'Specially' indicates a specific purpose, which does not fit the context of contrasting statements.
Consequently: 'Consequently' indicates a result rather than a contrast, which does not fit the logical flow of the sentence.
Correct answer: An important point
Explanation: The phrase 'An important point' introduces a significant statement regarding the critical period. It fits grammatically and contextually as it highlights a key aspect of the discussion.
Meaning: 'An important point' is used to emphasize a significant piece of information.
Wrong options:
before: 'Before' does not introduce a significant point and is irrelevant in this context.
In summary: 'In summary' is used to conclude a discussion, which does not fit the context of introducing an important statement.
One rumour: 'One rumour' is irrelevant and does not relate to the critical period being discussed.
During: 'During' indicates a time frame rather than introducing a significant point.
Specially: 'Specially' indicates a specific purpose, which does not fit the context of emphasizing a point.
However: 'However' is a conjunction used to contrast ideas, which does not fit as it does not introduce a point.
Consequently: 'Consequently' indicates a result rather than introducing an important point, which does not fit the context.
Correct answer: In summary
Explanation: The phrase 'In summary' is used to conclude the discussion and encapsulate the main idea presented in the text. It fits grammatically and contextually as it signals a final thought.
Meaning: 'In summary' means to conclude or restate the main points.
Wrong options:
before: 'Before' indicates a time prior to an event, which does not fit the context of summarizing.
One rumour: 'One rumour' is irrelevant and does not relate to summarizing the discussion.
During: 'During' indicates a time frame rather than a concluding statement, which does not fit the context.
An important point: 'An important point' introduces a significant statement rather than summarizing the discussion.
Specially: 'Specially' indicates a specific purpose, which does not fit the context of summarizing.
However: 'However' is a conjunction used to contrast ideas, which does not fit as it does not summarize the discussion.
Consequently: 'Consequently' indicates a result rather than summarizing the main points, which does not fit the context.

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