Questions and Answers
What does the handshape R indicate?
Ranking status
In what location are gender-neutral signs (COUSIN) often placed?
What are the types of signs for PARENTS and SIBLINGS called?
Match the appropriate negative response for the question: Are you a teacher?
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Match the appropriate negative response for the question: Do you have a teacher?
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Match the appropriate negative response for the question: Do you have a dog?
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Match the appropriate negative response for the question: Are you a friend?
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Match the appropriate negative response for the question: Do you have a friend?
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In casual conversations, where should your pointing finger tap before becoming the age number handshape?
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How does one get a name sign?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding ASL signs WEDDING and MARRIED?
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Why are the signs FULL and ENOUGH often confused for each other?
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In what direction should your dominant hand move for the sign FULL?
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In what direction should your dominant hand move for the sign ENOUGH?
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Which of the following sentences would you use with the sign that involves a 2-handed, flat, bent-hand handshape touching the area near both shoulders once?
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Which of the following sentences would you use with the sign that involves a 2-handed, flat, bent-hand handshape touching the area near both shoulders once?
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Which of the following sentences would you use with the sign that involves an X-handshape moving downwards?
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Which of the following sentences would you use with the sign that involves an X-handshape moving downwards?
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Which of the following mouth morphemes would you use when signing SHOULD?
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Which of the following mouth morphemes would you use when signing NEED?
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Which of the following mouth morphemes would you use when signing MUST?
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Which of the following mouth morphemes would you use when signing HAVE-TO?
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When signing NEED, which of the following is true?
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When signing SHOULD, which of the following is true?
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When signing HAVE-TO, which of the following is true?
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When signing MUST, which of the following is true?
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The sign 'take off' can be used interchangeably between any phrases using 'take off'.
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Which of the following is an example of a lexicalized sign?
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Which of the following is an example of a lexicalized sign?
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Which of the following is an example of a lexicalized sign?
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Which of the following is not the correct way to sign 'and' in ASL?
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How do you sign 'there' in ASL?
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You can find more deaf-owned businesses in the U.S., mainly through online search and social media.
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Which is a well-known example of a Deaf Owned Business in Austin?
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Deaf Hubs are communities with a large population typically in the same area as a residential Deaf school.
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Which of the following is not an example of well-known Deaf Hubs?
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American Sign Language is universal.
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ASL is widely used in Canada.
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Where can you find Deaf communities signing in ASL? (More than one answer)
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Which one of the following is not one method of signing the states in the U.S.?
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Study Notes
Attention-Getting Strategies
- Appropriate strategies include flicking the light switch, waving to someone else for assistance, stomping on the floor, and lightly tapping the person's shoulder.
- Inappropriate strategies include yelling, waving in the person's face, throwing objects, and spraying water.
Signing Space and Attention
- Signing space extends from the head to the waist and from elbow to elbow.
- Watching the signer's hands is incorrect; focus should be on their face and upper chest.
Learning ASL
- Best way to learn ASL is immersion in a signing environment.
Deaf Community Interactions
- Gently tapping the shoulder is recommended when wanting to get someone's attention nearby.
- The dominant hand should move the most when signing in ASL.
Sign Parameters and Grammar
- Non-manual markers, movement, handshape, location, palm orientation, and proximalization are essential sign parameters.
- Significant facial expressions and head movements convey important linguistic information.
Fingerspelling and Name Signing
- To indicate a name in fingerspelling, hold the last letter of the first name briefly before transitioning to the last name.
- A pointing handshape represents pronouns while a flat palm indicates possessive pronouns in ASL.
Questions and Responses
- Eyebrow positioning is crucial for WH-questions (furrowed) and Yes/No questions (raised).
- Common negative responses use specific phrases depending on the question format.
Numerical Expressions
- Specific hand shapes represent hundreds and thousands; "HUNDRED" uses the C-handshape while "THOUSAND" uses the D-handshape.
- Clear palm orientation direction helps clarify numerical intent.
Describing Colors
- Light colors are indicated by wide-open eyes, dark colors by squinting, whereas bright colors are identified by popping eyes.
Conversational Structure
- ASL uses distinct structures like Subject Object Verb (SOV) and pronouns/respectful titles are integrated differently compared to English.
Unique ASL Features
- Signs like "RUNNING" can have different representations based on context, demonstrating variability in sign usage according to meaning.
- There are unique movements for the numbers 67 to 98 to prevent confusion during conversations.
Sign Relationships
- Compound signs combine forms (e.g., PARENTS from MOTHER and FATHER) to reduce complexity in expressions.
- Listing hands are crucial for discussing multiple concepts effectively in conversation.
Location and Placeholder Use
- Masculine signs are typically located on the upper face; feminine signs on the lower half; gender-neutral signs can be found on the cheek.
- Placeholder hands should be the base hand when listing familial relations to indicate ranking order appropriately.### WEDDING vs MARRIED
- WEDDING is signed with a W handshape, while MARRIED uses an M handshape.
- Signs for WEDDING and MARRIED can often be confused despite their distinct handshapes.
FULL and ENOUGH Signs
- The signs for FULL and ENOUGH can be mistaken for each other due to their locations in the signing space.
- FULL is signed with the dominant hand moving towards the non-dominant side.
- ENOUGH is signed by moving the dominant hand outwards.
Sign Sentences
- A flat bent-handshape touching near both shoulders represents a specific context: "I have yellow shoes" corresponds to this sign.
- Another sign with the same handshape applies to the sentence: "Jojo and Roberto have two dogs."
Mouth Morphemes
- The sign SHOULD uses the mouth morpheme with puckered lips (OO) and repeated movement.
- The sign NEED employs the mouth morpheme EEE with repeated movement.
- MUST is represented with a lip press and one movement.
- HAVE-TO utilizes AF-FO with single movements.
Lexicalized Signs
- CAR and TRUCK are examples of lexicalized signs in ASL.
- BANK is also a lexicalized sign, whereas SHOES is not.
ASL and Communication
- "AND" should not be signed directly; instead, shoulder shifts or a listing hand is appropriate to indicate multiple items.
- The sign for "THERE" points to a space in front of the lower right side of the body.
Deaf Communities and Businesses
- Deaf-owned businesses are increasingly found through online searches and social media.
- Crepe Crazy is a notable Deaf-owned business located in Austin.
- Deaf Hubs are defined as communities with significant Deaf populations, often near Deaf schools.
- Well-known Deaf Hubs include Washington DC, Austin, TX, and Rochester, NY; El Paso, TX is not recognized as one.
ASL Usage and Global Reach
- ASL is not a universal sign language but is widely used in Canada.
- Deaf communities utilizing ASL can primarily be found in Canada and the United States.
- States in the U.S. have their own signs, can be fingerspelled, or use old postal code abbreviations.
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Test your knowledge of attention-getting strategies used in American Sign Language communities. This quiz covers appropriate methods for getting someone's attention while using ASL. Perfect for final exam preparation!
