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The Evolution of Language Sign Languages

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What is the primary mode of communication in sign languages?

  1. Spoken words

  2. Hand gestures

  3. Facial expressions

  4. Body language

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sign languages primarily rely on hand gestures to convey meaning.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sign languages?

  1. They are visual-gestural languages.

  2. They have their own grammar and syntax.

  3. They are universal and can be understood by all deaf people.

  4. They are used by deaf communities worldwide.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sign languages are not universal and vary across different regions and cultures.

How do sign languages evolve?

  1. Through natural selection

  2. Through cultural transmission

  3. Through contact with other languages

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sign languages evolve through a combination of natural selection, cultural transmission, and contact with other languages.

What is the role of the deaf community in the evolution of sign languages?

  1. They create and use sign languages.

  2. They pass sign languages down from generation to generation.

  3. They influence the development of new signs and expressions.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The deaf community plays a crucial role in the evolution of sign languages through their use, transmission, and influence on the development of new signs.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the diversity of sign languages around the world?

  1. Geographic isolation

  2. Cultural differences

  3. Historical events

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geographic isolation, cultural differences, and historical events have all contributed to the diversity of sign languages around the world.

How do sign languages compare to spoken languages in terms of their complexity and expressiveness?

  1. Sign languages are less complex and expressive than spoken languages.

  2. Sign languages are more complex and expressive than spoken languages.

  3. Sign languages are equally complex and expressive as spoken languages.

  4. The complexity and expressiveness of sign languages vary depending on the language.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The complexity and expressiveness of sign languages can vary depending on the specific language and its cultural context.

What are some of the challenges faced by sign language users?

  1. Communication barriers with hearing people

  2. Lack of access to education and employment opportunities

  3. Discrimination and prejudice

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sign language users face a range of challenges, including communication barriers, lack of access to education and employment opportunities, and discrimination.

What are some of the ways to promote the rights and well-being of sign language users?

  1. Providing sign language interpreters in various settings

  2. Encouraging the use of sign language in education and media

  3. Raising awareness about sign languages and deaf culture

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting the rights and well-being of sign language users involves a combination of measures, including providing interpreters, encouraging the use of sign language in various domains, and raising awareness about deaf culture.

Which of the following is an example of a sign language that has been influenced by a spoken language?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Japanese Sign Language (JSL)

  4. Nicaraguan Sign Language (NSL)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nicaraguan Sign Language (NSL) is an example of a sign language that has been influenced by a spoken language, specifically Spanish.

What is the role of technology in the evolution of sign languages?

  1. Technology can facilitate communication between sign language users and hearing people.

  2. Technology can be used to create educational resources for sign language learners.

  3. Technology can help preserve and document sign languages.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology can play a role in the evolution of sign languages by facilitating communication, providing educational resources, and helping to preserve and document these languages.

Which of the following is an example of a sign language that has been created relatively recently?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Japanese Sign Language (JSL)

  4. Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language (ABSL)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language (ABSL) is an example of a sign language that has been created relatively recently, emerging in the 20th century.

What is the relationship between sign languages and spoken languages?

  1. Sign languages are derived from spoken languages.

  2. Spoken languages are derived from sign languages.

  3. Sign languages and spoken languages are independent of each other.

  4. Sign languages and spoken languages can influence each other.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sign languages and spoken languages can influence each other, with examples of sign languages being influenced by spoken languages and vice versa.

Which of the following is an example of a sign language that has been influenced by another sign language?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Japanese Sign Language (JSL)

  4. Israeli Sign Language (ISL)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Israeli Sign Language (ISL) is an example of a sign language that has been influenced by another sign language, specifically American Sign Language (ASL).

What are some of the factors that contribute to the vitality of a sign language?

  1. The number of sign language users

  2. The level of support from the government and educational institutions

  3. The attitudes of the hearing community towards sign language

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The vitality of a sign language is influenced by a combination of factors, including the number of users, government and educational support, and societal attitudes.

Which of the following is an example of a sign language that is considered endangered?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Japanese Sign Language (JSL)

  4. Martha's Vineyard Sign Language (MVSL)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Martha's Vineyard Sign Language (MVSL) is an example of a sign language that is considered endangered due to its small number of users and limited use in the community.

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