Comparisons between how children acquire spoken versus signed languages indicate that:
A) signed languages follow entirely different grammatical rules from those of spoken language
B) signed language is acquired much more slowly than spoken language
C) both develop at about the same pace
D) signed language is acquired more efficiently if the child's parents speak, whereas the acquisition of spoken language isn't affected by whether the parents speak or sign

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Research suggests that both spoken and signed languages are acquired at about the same pace by children. Additionally, both follow similar grammatical rules, with signed languages using visual-spatial components in addition to (but not in place of) the linguistic components used in spoken languages. Parental input and language exposure is important for both spoken and signed language acquisition.

Comparisons Between How Children Acquire Spoken Versus Signed Languages Indicate