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Which of the following is true about the American Sign Language alphabet?
Which of the following is true about the American Sign Language alphabet?
- It is only used for signing proper nouns (correct)
- It is used for signing verbs
- It is used for signing common nouns
- It is not used in ASL
What is the recommended approach when encountering a word you don't know in ASL?
What is the recommended approach when encountering a word you don't know in ASL?
- Ask someone for help
- Use signs you know to describe the word (correct)
- Use gestures to describe the word
- Fingerspell the word
What is the purpose of fingerspelling in ASL?
What is the purpose of fingerspelling in ASL?
- To sign common nouns
- To replace sign language
- To sign verbs
- To communicate with hearing individuals (correct)
What does the American Sign Language alphabet consist of?
What does the American Sign Language alphabet consist of?
Can you communicate in ASL by knowing only the alphabet?
Can you communicate in ASL by knowing only the alphabet?
Which of the following is NOT true about the American Sign Language alphabet?
Which of the following is NOT true about the American Sign Language alphabet?
What is the purpose of fingerspelling in ASL?
What is the purpose of fingerspelling in ASL?
What is the recommended approach when encountering a word you don't know in ASL?
What is the recommended approach when encountering a word you don't know in ASL?
Can you communicate in ASL by knowing only the alphabet?
Can you communicate in ASL by knowing only the alphabet?
What does the American Sign Language alphabet consist of?
What does the American Sign Language alphabet consist of?
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ASL Alphabet Use
ASL Alphabet Use
Used for signing proper nouns.
Unknown ASL Word
Unknown ASL Word
Describe the word using signs you already know.
Fingerspelling Purpose
Fingerspelling Purpose
Communicate with hearing individuals.
ASL Alphabet Composition
ASL Alphabet Composition
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Communicate Using Only Alphabet?
Communicate Using Only Alphabet?
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Purpose of fingerspelling
Purpose of fingerspelling
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Encountering Unknown ASL Word
Encountering Unknown ASL Word
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Communicate in ASL with just the Alphabet?
Communicate in ASL with just the Alphabet?
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What does the ASL alphabet consist of?
What does the ASL alphabet consist of?
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Study Notes
American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet
- The American Sign Language alphabet consists of 26 manual handshapes, representing the 26 letters of the English alphabet.
Fingerspelling in ASL
- Fingerspelling is used to spell out words that do not have a sign equivalent in ASL.
- The primary purpose of fingerspelling is to provide a way to communicate words that are not commonly used or are specific to a particular context.
Communicating in ASL
- Knowing only the ASL alphabet is not enough to communicate effectively in ASL.
- ASL is a complex language with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, requiring a comprehensive understanding to communicate fluently.
Encountering Unknown Words
- When encountering a word you don't know in ASL, the recommended approach is to fingerspell the word.
- Fingerspelling allows the communication to continue, and the recipient can try to understand the context or ask for clarification.
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