Which of the following statements about gestural languages is FALSE?
A) Speech may have evolved from gestures that were utilized throughout human history.
B) Sign languages are part of one's personal identity and define a distinct community and culture.
C) American Sign Language is readily understood by those who "speak" French sign or Chinese sign.
D) American Sign Language has only 3,000 root signs with variations on the sign altering the meaning.

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American Sign Language (ASL) is not universally understood by users of other sign languages like French Sign Language or Chinese Sign Language, as each has its own unique grammar and vocabulary.

Which of the Following Statements About Gestural Languages Is FALSE