Bernstein though that using restricted codes of language disadvantaged pupils at school because_____________?

A. they involved short simple sentences with a small vocabulary

B. they referred to explicit context independent meanings

C. they prevented children from communicating outside of their peer groups

D. this pattern of speech made them the target of bullying

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