Asl final review, semester 1

How would you fingerspell a name like "Dr. Angelou"?

Fingerspell DR pause briefly, raise your eyebrows, shift slightly outwards, and then spell ANGELOU.

How would you sign the apostrophe for a store named "Mara's Shirts"?

Twist your wrist as you sign the S at the end of the name, Mara

How would you sign the apostrophe for this phrase "Haben's book"?

Sign this way: HABEN THEIR BOOK

Which of the following is correct?

The sign for THIRD in "third door on the left" would be on the left, while THIRD as in "third floor" would be signed a bit higher up.

English uses the same word for "second" as in "second in line", "second door on the right", and "second floor of a building" while ASL signs SECOND differently in each of the phrases.

True

How do you know which number the signer is referring to in particular?

When they open their eyes, raise their eyebrows

Which of the following is true about using names in conversations?

For English sentences like "Hello, Tar" and "See you later, Jia" in ASL, it is signed HELLO and SEE YOU LATER.

Which of the following is true about using names with titles in conversations?

For names like "Ms. Marie Jean Philip" and "Mrs. Ruth Bader Ginsburg" - in ASL, sign names are used.

Which of the following is a typical ASL greeting?

HELLO HOW YOU?

Which sign is used for CIRCLE in this English sentence "My son enjoys drawing circles."

Pinch together your thumb and pointing finger to draw circle in the air.

Which sign is used for CIRCLE in this English sentence "There's a big blue circle in the painting."

Hold your base pointer finger on the top of the shape itself, then use your dominant hand pointer finger to trace the shape.

The same ASL sign is used for RUNNING in "She is running now" and "My nose is running."

No - in ASL if the meanings are different, usually there's a different sign.

ASL signs are like a "one-size-fits-all" regardless of it's meaning. For example, you can use the "BREAK" sign for both "physically breaking an object" and "Spring break."

False

In ASL Noun-Verb pairs, how are nouns usually produced?

With two movements

In ASL Noun-Verb pairs, how are verbs usually produced?

With a singular movement (or directional)

When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a light color?

Eyes wide open

When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a dark color?

Eyes squinted

When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a bright color?

Eyes pop open

Why are there unique movements for numbers 67 - 98?

To reduce injury while signing and to make it easier to identify which numbers are being signed

Which sign can be used to express the concept of English "and" in ASL?

PLUS

Which sign is often used to express "then" in ASL?

FINISH

What role does shoulder shifting have?

To discuss two different concepts

How do you sign "Master's Degree" in ASL?

Fingerspell M with palm facing inwards then twist A outwards

Which handshape is used to represent HUNDRED?

C for HUNDRED

Which handshape is used to represent THOUSAND?

M for THOUSAND

There are multiple attention-getting strategies used by people in signing communities. Choose the ones that are appropriate:

Wave to someone near the person you want to talk to, and ask them to direct the person's attention to you.

Depending on the type of floor, stomp on the floor several times.

Tap on the person's shoulder.

If I am ambidextrous (able to use both my right and left hands equally), that means I can switch between signing my right hand, then if I tired I can sign with my left hand!

False

The signing space is from the top of your head to the waist and from elbow to elbow.

True

When a signer signs, it is appropriate to watch the signer's hands.

False

Which of the following is the best way to learn ASL?

By being immersed in a signing environment

In the Deaf community, which strategy is appropriate for getting the attention of a person within an arm's distance who is looking in another direction?

Gently tapping them on their shoulder with fingertips two times

When you're signing, which hand should move the most? move

Your dominant hand

Why is it necessary to use backchanneling when conversing in ASL?

To show you are following and understanding what's being said

Which of the following is true?

When watching someone sign, your eye gaze should be on their signer's face and upper chest

What is the "signing space" about?

The space in front of you as you sign

Which of the following are a Sign Parameter? Choose all that apply. (Multiple Answers)

Non-Manual Markers

Movement

Handshape

Location

Palm Orientation

Proximalization

Which of the following is true?

ASL has regional differences. Deaf people in different communities within the United States and Canada have their own variants in how they produce specific

Approximately how many different handshapes are used in ASL?

90

Which sign order is usually used in ASL?

(VSO) Object Subject Verb (OSV)

When watching someone sign, why is it important to watch the signer's face and not just their hands?

Facial grammar, mouth and head movements have relevant linguistic information (approximately 70%) that you may miss by watching just the hands.

When fingerspelling names, what should you do in between names?

Hold the last letter of first name, pause for a bit while raising eyebrows and learning head slightly forward. Begin fingerspelling the next name without dropping your hands.

Which handshape is used for pronouns (he, she, it, we, you, they) in ASL?

Pointing handshape

Which handshape is used for possessive pronouns (mine, yours, theirs, his, hers, ours) in ASL?

Flat hand handshape

In what position should your eyebrows be in when you sign a WH-question (ie: Who is your teacher?)

. Eyebrows should be furrowed (lowered)

In what position should your eyebrows be in when you sign a Yes/No Question (ie: Are you a student?)

Eyebrows should be raised

Which of the following statements would you use a flat palm handshape for the sign HER?

I like her purple and yellow hat.

Which of the following sentences would use a pointing finger for the sign of HER?

We really like her.

Which letters have the same handshape but different palm orientation?

K and P

When fingerspelling - in what position should your arm and elbow be?

Your arm and elbow should be in a relaxed position near your body.

When fingerspelling the alphabet - in what position should the palm face the majority of the time?

Palm position should face outward

Which sentence order below is typically used in ASL?

DOOR YOU OPEN

Which is an acceptable word order in ASL?

BOOK YOU CLOSE

In which direction should your number palm face if you sign "CATS THREE"?

Palm facing inward towards yourself

How do you indicate specific nouns (similar to English "the", "that", "those") in ASL?

Use your pointing finger

How do you talk about someone you can see to a friend?

Fingerspell their name then point directly in their area each time.

How do you talk about someone when they're not present in the room with you?

Fingerspell their name once, then point to the same place each time.

Which hand should you use as a placeholder for a list?

Your base hand

When listing three or five items - which part of your hand should you use to begin your list?

Your thumb

When listing two or four items - which part of your hand should you use to begin your list?

Your pointing finger

Which hand should you use as a placeholder when listing siblings?

Your base hand

If you have two siblings - which handshape should you use on your base hand to show where you and your siblings rank?

Handshape 3 (to indicate yourself and 2 other siblings)

Sign location for masuline gender-based signs (FATHER, BOY) are usually placed on

Side of your cheek

The sign for PARENTS is a combination of the signs for MOTHER-FATHER and the sign for SIBLINGS is a combination of the signs for BROTHER-SISTER. What are those types of signs called?

Compound Signs

Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Are you a teacher?

NO I NOT TEACHER

Match the appropriate negative question: Do you have a teacher?

appropriate TEACHER ME NONE

Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Do you have a dog?

DOG ME NONE

Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Are you a friend?

NO I NOT FRIEND

Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Do you have a friend?

FRIEND I NONE

In casual conversations, when signing age numbers - where should your pointing finger tap before becoming the age number handshape?

Your chin

How does one get a name sign?

Immerse in the Deaf community first.

Which of the following is true?

There are different signs for WEDDING and MARRIED, but they're often mixed up.

Why are the signs FULL and ENOUGH often confused for the other?

The only difference between the two signs are their movements.

In what direction should your dominant hand move for the sign FULL?

Towards your non-dominant side

In what direction should your dominant hand move for the sign ENOUGH?

Outwards

Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (2-handed, flat, bent-hand handshape that touches the area near both shoulders once)

I have yellow shoes.

Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (2-handed, flat, bent-hand handshape that touches the area near both shoulders once)

Jojo and Roberto have two dogs.

Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (X-handshape moving downwards)

Paolina and Corina have to write a proposal for work.

Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (X-handshape moving downwards)

Manny and Sagar have to go to class.

Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing SHOULD? A. AF-FO

. 00 or puckered lips

Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing NEED? A. AF-FO

EEE

Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing MUST?

Lip press

Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing HAVE-TO?

AF-FO

When signing NEED, which of the following is true?

EEE with repeated movement

When signing SHOULD, which of the following is true?

00 or puckered lips with repeated movement

When signing HAVE-TO, which of the following is true?

AF-FO with one movement

When signing MUST, which of the following is true?

. Lip pressed with one movement