Which of the following statements about sign language is true?
A)Deaf babies babble with their hands.
B)American Sign Language translates word-for-word to spoken English.
C)Signing has a negative effect on a deaf child's ability to speak.
D)Because they can lip-read,deaf people do not need to learn sign language.

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Deaf babies often use their hands to communicate before they are able to speak, a process known as "manual babbling."

Answer: B
 American Sign Language has its own grammar and syntax that does not always directly correspond to spoken English.

Answer: None of the above
 Option C and D are false. Signing does not impede a deaf child's ability to speak, and lip-reading alone is not a sufficient means of communication for most deaf individuals.

Which of the Following Statements About Sign Language Is True