72. How Does a Deaf Person Ask for Water? A mute person who cannot speak might ask for a pair of scissors by miming the cutting action with his fingers. Now consider a deaf person—someone who cannot hear but is perfectly able to speak—who wants a glass of water. Without resorting to formal sign language, how could he ask for it? Added 7 June 2011 Show Hint Show Solution Hint: Think about which sense is impaired and which abilities remain unaffected. Solution: The deaf person can simply say, “Water, please.” Deafness affects hearing, not the ability to speak.
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