What is the fundamental difference between ASL and SEE (Signed Exact English)?

Question

A. None, they are practically the same.
B. SEE is a natural language, ASL is not.
C. SEE is a representation of English, ASL is not
D. ASL uses signs, SEE does not

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. SEE is a representation of English, ASL is not.

American Sign Language (ASL) is a distinct language with its own grammar and syntax, while Signed Exact English (SEE) is designed to represent English visually, using signs for each word and following English grammar.

Answer 2

What type of organization monitors, approves, or rejects changes that happen within a language?
A. the National Linguistic Organization (NLO)
B. a language academy
C. a national language board
D. the Association for Language Preservation (ALP)

Answer 3

The correct answer is B. a language academy.

Language academies are institutions that monitor, standardize, and sometimes regulate the use and evolution of a language. They may approve or reject changes to the language, including vocabulary and grammar rules.