Those Who Learn Sign Language as Teens Never Become as Fluent

question 59

Multiple Choice

Those who learn sign language as teens never become as fluent as children exposed to sign language from birth.This best illustrates the importance of ________ for mastering language.

• A) statistics
• B) telegraphic speech
• C) a critical period
• D) universal grammar

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Definitions:

Tariffs

are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods, designed to protect domestic industries and to generate revenue.

Government Revenue

The total income received by the government from taxes and non-tax sources used to fund public spending.

Smoot-Hawley Tariff

A U.S. law enacted in 1930, which raised tariffs on thousands of imported goods, contributing to the severity of the Great Depression by stifling international trade.

International Trade War

A situation where countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers against each other in response to disputes, often leading to reduced trade and economic growth.