Which of the following is/are NOT true about Sign languages?
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- They do not have any internal structure
- They are governed by similar syntactic rules that govern spoken languages
- All Sign languages are mutually intelligible
- All words in Sign languages are iconic
The Correct Option is A, C, D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding sign languages.
Sign languages have a well-developed internal structure, similar to spoken languages.
Sign languages follow specific syntactic and grammatical rules, like word order and tense marking.
Sign languages are not mutually intelligible across different countries or regions, even if they share similarities.
Not all signs are iconic. While some signs are iconic (representing an object or action), many are arbitrary and not directly related to the concept they represent.
Step 2: Evaluating the options.
(A) They do not have any internal structure: Incorrect. Sign languages do have internal structure and grammar.
(B) They are governed by similar syntactic rules that govern spoken languages: Correct.
(C) All Sign languages are mutually intelligible: Incorrect. Different sign languages are not mutually intelligible.
(D) All words in Sign languages are iconic: Incorrect. Many signs are arbitrary and not iconic.
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