Q25. First language, also known as mother tongue, is generally the language a person learns first. However, one can have two or more native languages, thus being a native bilingual or indeed multilingual. The order in which these languages are learned is not necessarily the order of proficiency. Lacking in first language skills often makes learning other languages difficult. Often a child learns the basics of his or her first language or languages from his or her family. The term mother tongue, however, should not be interpreted to mean that it is the language of one's mother. For instance, in some paternal societies, the wife moves in with the husband and thus may have a different first language or dialect than the local language of the husband. Yet their children usually only speak their local language. According to the passage, first language skills...English — Passages — Question 25 of 56A. take a very long time to developB. play an important role in learning a new languageC. are not transferable to the second languageD. can aid children only in the beginning stages of learning a second languagePractice more English MCQs for entrance exam preparation on Examora.io.← Previous Question Next Question →