Which of the Following Characterizes the Acquisition of American Sign

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes the acquisition of American Sign Language?

• A) It follows stages very different from those of spoken language.
• B) It can be more difficult to acquire than spoken language and hence is typically acquired considerably later.
• C) It interferes with the acquisition of spoken language.
• D) It follows stages similar to those of spoken language.

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