Deaf children who do not learn any language by the time they enter school ____.
A) can still learn English, but not sign language
B) can still learn sign language, but not English
C) will never develop perfect skill at any language
D) can master any language at any time

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Deaf children who do not learn any language by the time they enter school will struggle with learning any language later in life and may never develop perfect skill in any language. This is due to the fact that language acquisition is most effective during the critical period of early childhood, and if this period is missed, language development could be permanently impaired.

Deaf Children Who Do Not Learn Any Language by the Time