Deafness and Sign Language

Which of the following special needs people using sign language to communicate?

• People who are deaf.

• People who are using hearing aid.

• People who are blind.

• People who is physically impaired

Some people with speaking disability may use..

• sign language

• gestures

• small pictures they carry with them

• all of the above

In the United States, most deaf people use American Sign Language, or ASL.

• Fact

• Opinion

"I feel that deaf people don't need to be able to hear to be happy."

-Cochlear Implants: Two Sides of the Story

• Fact

• Opinion

Which of the following is a primary reason for the development of sign language?

• To assist people who are deaf in communication

• To help people with speech disorders

• To aid in learning foreign languages

• To improve public speaking skills

What is the grammatical function of the word 'deafness' in the sentence: 'Deafness can be a barrier to communication'?

• Subject

• Object

• Adjective

• Verb

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sign' in the context of sign language?

• He gave me a sign to stop.

• She learned to sign to communicate with her deaf friend.

• The sign was too far to read.

• He signed the document quickly.

In the context of sign language, what does the term 'manual alphabet' refer to?

• A set of hand gestures representing letters

• A book for learning sign language

• A guide to improve handwriting

• A list of common signs used in communication

Which of the following is a synonym for 'deafness'?

• Hearing loss

• Blindness

• Speechlessness

• Mute

What is the main theme of a text discussing the history of sign language?

• The evolution and development of sign language

• The challenges of learning sign language

• The benefits of sign language in education

• The comparison between sign language and spoken language