Module 8: Language and Human Capacity Quiz

What capacity do humans have far more than any other species on earth?

• The ability to fly

• The capacity to use language

• The ability to swim

• The capacity to hibernate

What role does language play in our lives according to the text?

• It is a form of entertainment

• It plays an integral role in our social lives and societal development

• It is used only for writing

• It is a tool for cooking

What can be inferred from the conversation between Adam and Ben?

• Gary bought a ring for himself.

• Gary bought a ring to ask Mary to marry him.

• Adam and Ben do not know Gary.

• Mary is buying a ring for Gary.

What does Adam's nod in response to Ben's question suggest?

• Adam disagrees with Ben.

• Adam is unsure about Ben's question.

• Adam confirms Ben's assumption.

• Adam is ignoring Ben.

What can be inferred about Adam and Ben's relationship with Gary?

• They do not know Gary at all.

• They know Gary fairly well.

• They know Mary better than Gary.

• They are strangers to both Gary and Mary.

What does it mean when we say "Language is ubiquitous"?

• Language is rare and unique to certain groups.

• Language is present everywhere and in every human group.

• Language is only learned through formal education.

• Language is only used by adults.

How do human infants typically learn language?

• By being explicitly taught in school.

• Through watching television.

• By learning at least one language naturally without explicit teaching.

• By reading books.

In which country did deaf children develop their own sign language in the 1980s?

• Brazil

• Nicaragua

• Mexico

• Argentina

What was the result of deaf children in Nicaragua being brought together in school in the 1980s?

• They learned to speak Spanish fluently

• They developed a new sign language

• They created a written language

• They invented a new spoken language

What is the name of the sign language developed by deaf children in Nicaragua?

• Nicaraguan Sign Language

• Nicaraguan Gesture Language

• Nicaraguan Hand Language

• Nicaraguan Communication Language