American Sign Language (ASL) is similar to spoken language in that

a. the left hemisphere is activated during the interpretation of signs.
b. damage to the left hemisphere does not alter sign language comprehension or expression.
c. damage to the right hemisphere greatly impairs sign language comprehension and expression.
d. spoken language can easily be translated into ASL on a word-for-word basis.
e. left-handed persons show better sign and language expression than comprehension.

Answer: a. the left hemisphere is activated during the interpretation of signs.

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