Understanding Sign Language Structure and Use
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ScribdTranslationsWhat is the grammatical structure of the sign language of deaf people based on?
Select one:
It is based on the language that is spoken in the country where they live.
b. It has its own rules regardless of the country where they live.
c. Take only a part of the language structure of the country in which they live
d. It does not have its own grammatical structure
What is the main characteristic of sign language?
Select one:
It is a visual-gestural language
b. It is a language based on hand movements
It is a language based on bodily movement.
d. All answers are correct
3. What is the main characteristic and importance of names in spoken language?
of signs?
Select one:
They are very significant because they help to identify the person by the person.
listener by his name.
b. They are not significant because they are based on sound.
They are very important because they help deaf people identify other people.
deaf by their name
d. Answers 'a' and 'c' are correct.
4. Who has participated in the construction of sign language?
Select one:
It has been built by the deaf community itself.
It has been built by teachers who work with deaf individuals, and by the parents of these individuals.
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It has been built by expert linguists to help deaf people communicate.
d. All answers are correct
5. What skills must be developed to learn how to use sign language?
previously:
Select one:
a. Exclusively the handling of the hands
b. Gestural and hand expression
c. Body and hand expression
d. Motor skills, body and facial expression
What does it mean to learn sign language?
Select one:
a. It's just like learning another language, with its own grammatical structure and its own
linguistic characteristics
It is learning a very particular way of communicating; it is not a language in itself.
c. It contains some rules based on signals, but they are not strictly linguistic rules.
little sayings, nor do they have a grammatical structure typical of a true language
d. None of the answers is correct
7. Consider that sign language is the only form of communication with the students.
deaf
Select one:
Yes, they can only communicate by using signs.
No, it is one of the forms of communication that they can develop.
There are only two forms, sign language and lip reading.
There are only three forms: the one they can create on their own initiative.
8. What is sign language like around the world?
Select one:
Each country has its own sign language.
It is the same in all countries with some small variations.
c. Spanish-speaking countries have the same sign language
d. The countries all over Europe have the same sign language
9. Do you consider the expression 'deaf-mute' to be correct? Why?
Select one:
a. It is not correct, because they do not speak since if they do not listen, they cannot learn to speak.
b. It is correct because they have problems at the level of the phonatory apparatus.
c. It is correct because if they cannot hear, they cannot speak either.
d. It is not correct because that term diminishes them as people.
10. Do all deaf people use hearing aids?
Select one:
Yes, it's the only way they have to hear.
b. No, it depends on the level of hearing loss they have and the evaluation they have undergone.
c. No, because if they are deaf, they don't need hearing aids because they won't hear anyway.
d. Answers b and c are correct
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Powered by AIEssential skills for learning sign language include motor skills, body, and facial expression, which differ from skills required for spoken languages due to the reliance on visual and physical cues .
Each country has its own sign language due to the localized nature of language communities and their development, reflecting decentralization and cultural specificity in language evolution .
The term 'deaf-mute' is considered incorrect because it diminishes individuals as people and perpetuates misconceptions about their abilities to communicate .
Learning sign language is similar to learning any other language, as it possesses its own grammatical structure and linguistic characteristics, yet differs due to its visual-gestural modality .
The involvement of teachers and parents in sign language development can bring diverse perspectives and foster inclusivity, potentially accelerating the language's evolution and adaptation in educational contexts .
Facial expression is a crucial component in sign language, serving to convey additional meaning, emotion, and grammatical context, enhancing the overall communication process .
Sign language is one crucial form of communication for deaf individuals, but they can also use other methods such as lip reading and written communication .
The use of hearing aids by deaf individuals depends on the level of hearing loss and their personal evaluations, emphasizing a tailored approach to meet individual needs .
The deaf community has played a fundamental role in constructing sign language, which suggests that language evolution is often driven by the users themselves rather than external experts or institutions .
Sign language has its own grammatical structure, independent of the spoken language in the country where it is used .