Question

true or false: several apes have effectively used american sign language utilizing hundreds of signs proving their capacity for language is greater than previously thought.

Answer 1

True. Several apes, notably Koko the gorilla and Washoe the chimpanzee, have been reported to use American Sign Language (ASL) effectively. They have demonstrated the ability to learn and use hundreds of signs to communicate with humans, suggesting a more advanced capacity for language and communication than previously understood in non-human primates. However, interpretations of their use of sign language and the implications for language capability continue to be subjects of debate among researchers.