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Types and Variations of Sign Languages

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What is the most common type of sign language?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Chinese Sign Language (CSL)

  4. French Sign Language (LSF)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ASL is the most common sign language in the world, with over 500,000 users in the United States and Canada.

Which sign language is used in the United Kingdom?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Chinese Sign Language (CSL)

  4. French Sign Language (LSF)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

BSL is the sign language used in the United Kingdom and has over 70,000 users.

What is the sign language used in China?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Chinese Sign Language (CSL)

  4. French Sign Language (LSF)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CSL is the sign language used in China and has over 20 million users.

Which sign language is used in France?

  1. American Sign Language (ASL)

  2. British Sign Language (BSL)

  3. Chinese Sign Language (CSL)

  4. French Sign Language (LSF)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LSF is the sign language used in France and has over 100,000 users.

What is the difference between a sign language and a spoken language?

  1. Sign languages are visual, while spoken languages are auditory.

  2. Sign languages use hand gestures, while spoken languages use vocal cords.

  3. Sign languages have their own grammar and syntax, while spoken languages do not.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sign languages are visual languages that use hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language to communicate. They have their own grammar and syntax, which is different from the grammar and syntax of spoken languages.

How many sign languages are there in the world?

  1. Over 100

  2. Over 200

  3. Over 300

  4. Over 400

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are over 300 sign languages in the world, each with its own unique grammar and vocabulary.

What is the most common type of variation in sign languages?

  1. Regional variation

  2. Social variation

  3. Individual variation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sign languages can vary regionally, socially, and individually. Regional variation occurs when a sign language is used in different regions of a country or the world. Social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups, such as deaf people, hearing people, or people from different ethnic backgrounds. Individual variation occurs when a sign language is used by different individuals, each of whom has their own unique way of signing.

What is the difference between regional variation and social variation in sign languages?

  1. Regional variation occurs when a sign language is used in different regions of a country or the world, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups.

  2. Regional variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used in different regions of a country or the world.

  3. Regional variation occurs when a sign language is used by different individuals, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups.

  4. Regional variation occurs when a sign language is used by different individuals, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used in different regions of a country or the world.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regional variation occurs when a sign language is used in different regions of a country or the world, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups, such as deaf people, hearing people, or people from different ethnic backgrounds.

What is the difference between individual variation and social variation in sign languages?

  1. Individual variation occurs when a sign language is used by different individuals, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups.

  2. Individual variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different individuals.

  3. Individual variation occurs when a sign language is used in different regions of a country or the world, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups.

  4. Individual variation occurs when a sign language is used in different regions of a country or the world, while social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different individuals.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Individual variation occurs when a sign language is used by different individuals, each of whom has their own unique way of signing. Social variation occurs when a sign language is used by different social groups, such as deaf people, hearing people, or people from different ethnic backgrounds.

What is the difference between a dialect and a sign language?

  1. A dialect is a regional variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  2. A dialect is a social variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  3. A dialect is an individual variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  4. A dialect is a complete language in its own right, while a sign language is a regional variation of a language.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dialect is a regional variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right, with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

What is the difference between a pidgin and a sign language?

  1. A pidgin is a simplified language that is used for communication between people who do not share a common language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  2. A pidgin is a complete language in its own right, while a sign language is a simplified language that is used for communication between people who do not share a common language.

  3. A pidgin is a regional variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  4. A pidgin is a social variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pidgin is a simplified language that is used for communication between people who do not share a common language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right, with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

What is the difference between a creole and a sign language?

  1. A creole is a simplified language that is used for communication between people who do not share a common language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  2. A creole is a complete language in its own right, while a sign language is a simplified language that is used for communication between people who do not share a common language.

  3. A creole is a regional variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  4. A creole is a social variation of a language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

A creole is a complete language in its own right, with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, that develops when a pidgin is used by a community of speakers as their native language. A sign language is also a complete language in its own right, with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

What is the difference between a signed exact English and a sign language?

  1. Signed exact English is a system of signing that uses the grammar and syntax of English, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  2. Signed exact English is a complete language in its own right, while a sign language is a system of signing that uses the grammar and syntax of English.

  3. Signed exact English is a regional variation of a sign language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  4. Signed exact English is a social variation of a sign language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Signed exact English is a system of signing that uses the grammar and syntax of English, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right, with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

What is the difference between a cued speech and a sign language?

  1. Cued speech is a system of handshapes that are used to represent the sounds of spoken language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  2. Cued speech is a complete language in its own right, while a sign language is a system of handshapes that are used to represent the sounds of spoken language.

  3. Cued speech is a regional variation of a sign language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

  4. Cued speech is a social variation of a sign language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cued speech is a system of handshapes that are used to represent the sounds of spoken language, while a sign language is a complete language in its own right, with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

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