Deaf children who are not exposed to sign language until they are teenagers

A) are unable to master the basic words of sign language.
B) learn the basic words but not how to order them.
C) are unable to master either the basic words or syntax of sign language.
D) never become as fluent as those who learned to sign at a younger age.

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Josie Atuan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Deaf children who are exposed to sign language later in life can learn basic words and syntax but typically do not achieve the same level of fluency as those who learn sign language from a young age. This is due to critical periods in language development during early childhood.

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