Find out the 'RIGHT' combinations below:
The right combinations are that learning a second language takes little time and effort is a myth, and that all bilinguals easily maintain both languages is a myth.
Second language learning actually demands sustained time and effort, so claiming it is quick is a myth.
Believing all bilinguals easily keep up both languages is also a myth, as one language often weakens without use.
Labelling the quick-learning claim as true is wrong, since it misrepresents the real effort involved.
Labelling the easy-maintenance claim as true is wrong, since language attrition is common.
Cummins distinguished everyday conversational fluency from the deeper academic language proficiency, which takes years to build.
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