Language studies with bonobo chimpanzees suggest that they ____.
A) cannot learn language as well as common chimpanzees
B) use symbols in the wild to communicate with each other
C) comprehend spoken language comparable to that of a two-year-old child
D) can write as well as a two-year-old child

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Studies have shown that bonobos can comprehend spoken language at a level comparable to that of a two-year-old child, but they do not demonstrate the ability to produce language at the same level. There is no evidence to suggest that they can write. While they may use gestures and vocalizations to communicate in the wild, there is no evidence to suggest that they use symbols in the same way that humans use language.

Language Studies with Bonobo Chimpanzees Suggest That They ____