Deaf children who are born to hearing parents and receive later ...

[Charlie]

Deaf children who are born to hearing parents and receive later exposure to a sign language such as ASL:
 
  A. deaf children born to hearing parents are unable to learn sign languages.
  B. show patterns of acquisition that are similar to later learners of a second language
  C. learn sign language just as quickly and just as well as children who acquire it from birth
  D. never become very proficient with sign language

Question 2

The case of Genie is important for the study of language development because:
 
  A. it shows that children can develop language normally even after years of abuse
  B. it provides evidence in support of the critical period for language.
  C. it provides evidence that all children have an innate ability to learn language.
  D. it shows that children's later language skills and early experiences are largely unrelated .

[ally]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B