ASL Exam Prep

Sign Parameters

Handshape
Location
Palm orientation
Movement
Expression/NMM

3 parts of how to sign a “WH” question

Eyebrows down
Lean forward
Hold last sign

4 C’s of fingerspelling

Configuration
Closure
Context
Confidence

3 parts of how to sign a “rhetorical” question

Eyebrows Up
Tilt head slightly
Hold last sign

To transition from one time period to the next

Raise your brows while mentioning the period

Letters that slide

E, L , O, A

Letters that bounce

B, K, L, R

Letters that are repeated

S, N , T, F, D

Far Away Location

1. Tilt head
2. Squint eyes
3. Open mouth and extend arm straight

Moderately Far Location

1. Tilt head
2. Purse Lips
3. Slightly bend arm

Nearby Location

1. Tilt head
2. Clench teeth, touch ear to dominant shoulder
3. Point to location but keep arm close to body