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What does CL-1 represent?
What does CL-3 refer to?
CL-4 is used for which of the following?
What is represented by CL-5?
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What does CL-5bent represent?
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Which of the following does CL-C indicate?
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What does CL-V represent?
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What does CL-horns refer to?
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What is represented by CL-G?
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CL-X is used to indicate the movement of a person that is walking.
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CL-F stands for the use or placement of _______ round, flat objects.
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What does CL-L represent?
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Study Notes
ASL Classifiers Overview
- Classifiers in ASL represent objects, movements, and relationships in various categories, allowing for nuanced expression.
CL-1
- Represents long, skinny objects and movement of singular entities (e.g., a person, caterpillar).
- Used for trajectory paths (e.g., a ball's flight) and delineating 2D shapes (e.g., circles, posters).
CL-3
- Classifier for motorized vehicles including cars, buses, and motorcycles.
- Demonstrates events related to vehicles (e.g., parking) and their movements or locations.
CL-3claw
- Represents small, gripable objects like a baseball or computer mouse.
- Indicates large beaks for birds of prey and the action of stocking items.
CL-4
- Used for parallel lines, group formations (e.g., people in a line), and objects that flow (e.g., water).
- Represents traffic flow and bandwidth streaming in media contexts.
CL-5
- Indicates upright objects and the state of being stiff (e.g., hair standing).
- Represents movements and concepts relating to objects that spread or project (e.g., vomit, fan movement).
CL-5bent
- Used for light waves and the movement of aquatic creatures (e.g., jellyfish).
- Applicable in technology contexts (e.g., video conferencing) for transitory actions.
CL-5claw
- Represents rough, jagged objects and large clusters (e.g., crowds, piles).
- Demonstrates the action of withering and curling (e.g., plants, hair).
CL-Aopen
- Denotes positioning of specific objects (e.g., a house on a street) and their relation to people or other objects.
- Used to signify commuting actions of individuals.
CL-B
- Represents smooth, flat surfaces and delineates 3D objects (e.g., houses, boxes).
- Indicates spatial dimensions like height and width.
CL-Bcurved
- Classifier for curved objects that may include bowls or sinks.
CL-Bbent
- Depicts sharp-cornered objects, such as trailers or shelves, as well as size-related concepts.
CL-C
- Represents both long and short cylindrical objects (e.g., pipes, glasses).
- Indicates thickness and depth of objects.
CL-Cclaw
- Classifier for clusters of medium-sized objects and large, squat items.
CL-Csmall
- Used for small, round flat objects such as coins or food items.
CL-Cflat
- Represents the handling or state of flat items and indicates emotional expressions (smiles, frowns).
CL-F
- Indicates small, round, thin items and their manipulation (e.g., threading a needle).
CL-Fopen
- Represents small, round, flat objects and applies to tactile handling situations.
CL-G
- Used to specify small sizes or shapes and the manipulation of such items, indicating visual perceptions.
CL-U
- Denotes thin, flat objects and movement/action involving spreading or placing.
CL-H
- Represents clamping or fastening actions, typically with small objects.
CL-Hopen
- Used for representing actions with medium-sized brushes or a tongue.
CL-I
- Classifier for thin, long objects and boundary lines.
CL-horns
- Represents two-horned animals or pronged items and sharp-edged objects.
CL-ILY
- Classifier for types of aircraft and their movements during flight activities.
CL-L
- Represents thin, squared objects in various contexts of placement.
CL-Lcurved
- Denotes larger circular or oval-shaped objects and their surfaces.
CL-O
- For thick, medium-sized cylindrical objects and viewing devices.
CL-Oflat
- Indicates a state of being flat or empty and describes certain animal forms.
CL-R
- Represents braided or twisted materials and slightly thick objects like cigars.
CL-S
- Used for solid spherical objects, illustrating movement or ramming devices.
CL-V
- Classifier for depicting the positions and movements of legs or groups of people.
CL-Vbent
- Denotes crouched positions and the arrangement of chairs.
CL-X
- Represents hunched objects and scratching or digging actions, along with items that bend.
CL-Xcocked
- For denoting small bulbous or sprouting objects before action.
CL-Xmodified
- Indicates small objects that can be manipulated between fingers.
CL-Xclosed
- Classifier for manipulating very small items or fine tools.
CL-Y
- Represents long, wide objects and those having handles, spanning objects for measurement.
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Explore the use of classifiers in American Sign Language (ASL) with these flashcards. Learn how to represent long, skinny objects, small cylindrical items, and dynamic movements of animals in a clear and meaningful way. This quiz is ideal for ASL students wanting to enhance their vocabulary and signing skills.
