Which is true of American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) ASL is a system of easy-to-comprehend gestures, somewhat similar to the gestures hearing persons use when they play charades.
B) ASL lacks the functional morphemes and grammatical principles that characterize spoken communication.
C) ASL includes morphemes, ways of building up complex words out of simple ones, and grammatical rules for combining words into sentences.
D) ASL is a manual version of translated English, based on finger spelling and supplemented with charade-like gestures.

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ASL is a full-fledged language with its own grammar and syntax, including morphemes and grammatical principles used for combining words into sentences.

Answer: B and D are both incorrect.
 Option B is incorrect as it incorrectly states that ASL lacks functional morphemes and grammatical principles. Option D is incorrect as ASL is not simply a manual version of translated English; ASL has its own vocabulary and grammar rules separate from English. Option A is also incorrect as ASL is not just a series of nonsensical gestures like charades, but rather a complex and nuanced language.

Which Is True of American Sign Language (ASL)