If a Deaf Child Learns Neither Spoken Language nor Sign

question 169

Multiple Choice

If a deaf child learns neither spoken language nor sign language during childhood, what happens?

• A) The child continues to be open to learning either spoken or sign language later.
• B) The child can learn sign language later, but not spoken language.
• C) The child will be seriously impaired at learning either kind of language later.
• D) The child will be more likely to be bilingual than monolingual.

---

Definitions:

Social Rank

The position or status that an individual holds within a social hierarchy, influenced by factors such as wealth, occupation, and education.

Healthier Lives

Leading a lifestyle that promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being, often involving regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding harmful habits.

Medical Resources

The equipment, facilities, and health personnel necessary to deliver medical care.

Infant Mortality Rates

A statistical measure that represents the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year.