Critics of the research with Washoe and other chimps that were taught ASL focused on whether
A) the chimps were able to generate phonemes required for true language.
B) the chimps had truly acquired the rules of language.
C) the chimps were able to understand the semantics or the meanings of the words they were producing.
D) ASL could be considered a true language.

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Critics focused on whether the chimps had truly acquired the rules of language, including syntax and grammar, rather than simply memorizing signs or using them in a rote way. This was seen as a key factor in determining whether their communication could be considered true language.

Critics of the Research with Washoe and Other Chimps That