Quiz 6 (@+ = correct)

Which is most true about most deaf children:

@-They have extreme difficulty learning English before age 6.

@-If exposed to ASL, they can learn it normally before age 6.

@-They can learn English normally entirely through lip-reading before age 6.

@+a and b but not c

@-b and c but not a


Which of the following statements regarding the structure of ASL is FALSE?

@-ASL obeys universal principles of language structure.

@+ASL has the same structure as English, only the words are signed instead of spoken.

@-ASL signs represent abstract concepts, just as spoken words do.

@-ASL phrases have a head, a specifier and a complement.


Which of the following is FALSE?

@+Right hemisphere damage results in signing that is inaccurate and meaningless.

@-Right hemisphere damage does not result in impaired signing.

@-Damage to Wernicke's area in the left hemisphere results in signing that is fluent but senseless.

@-Damage to Broca's area in the left hemisphere results in signing that is devoid of functional category words.


What means do ASL signers use to communicate?

@-They use facial expression to supplement their signs.

@-They use sounds and other vocalizations to supplement their signs.

@-They use head position to supplement their signs.

@-Both a and b.

@-Both b and c.

@+Both a and c.


Which of the following literal English translations of ASL sentences (a,b) is grammatical according to the rules of ASL?

@-"I did not go to class not."

@-"Lecture, I like."

@+Both a and b.

@-Neither a nor b.