ASL Lifeprint - Lesson 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'Can' refer to in ASL?

A type of vehicle

To be able to (correct)

A church

A computer

What is the ASL sign for 'Car'?

The representation of a car using hand shapes.

Which of the following words refers to a place of worship?

Church (correct)

Car

Home

School

What does 'Doctor' signify in ASL?

A person who practices medicine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Email' in ASL?

A system for sending messages electronically. Signup and view all the answers

How is the word 'Home' signed in ASL?

A sign that indicates one's residence. Signup and view all the answers

The ASL sign for ________ refers to the worldwide network of computers.

Internet Signup and view all the answers

In ASL, ________ refers to moving into a space.

In Signup and view all the answers

What does the ASL sign 'Out' imply?

To exit a place Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Movie/Video' represent in ASL?

A visual entertainment medium. Signup and view all the answers

The action to ________ in ASL often means to engage in a sport or activity.

Play Signup and view all the answers

To ________ something means to place it in a specific spot.

Put Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Sit' mean in ASL?

To take a seat. Signup and view all the answers

In ASL, what does 'Stand' indicate?

To be upright on one's feet. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Stay' imply in ASL?

To remain in place. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Store' sign represent in ASL?

A place where goods are sold. Signup and view all the answers

In ASL, what does the verb 'Walk' indicate?

To move by putting one foot in front of the other. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Watch' mean in ASL?

To look at something attentively. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'With' imply in ASL?

In company or association with. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Video-record' signify in ASL?

To capture moving images on video. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Again' mean in ASL?

To repeat something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Deaf' refer to in ASL?

A person who has little to no hearing. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Hearing' signify in ASL?

The ability to perceive sound. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hard of Hearing' mean in ASL?

Having some degree of hearing loss. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Learn' imply in ASL?

To gain knowledge or skills. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Like' signify in ASL?

To have a preference for something. Signup and view all the answers

In ASL, what does 'Meaning' represent?

The significance of something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Meet' signify in ASL?

To come together with someone. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nice to Meet You' imply in ASL?

A polite expression used upon introduction. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Name' refer to in ASL?

An identifier for a person or thing. Signup and view all the answers

In ASL, what does 'Yes' indicate?

An affirmative response. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'No' imply in ASL?

A negative response. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sign Language' represent in ASL?

A form of communication using visual signs. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Slow' signify in ASL?

To move or act without speed. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Student' refer to in ASL?

A person who is learning. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Teacher' imply in ASL?

An individual who instructs others. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Thank You' mean in ASL?

A gesture expressing gratitude. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Understand' mean in ASL?

To comprehend something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'What' signify in ASL?

A question asking for information. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Where' represent in ASL?

A question relating to location. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Who' mean in ASL?

A question used to ask about a person. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Why' signify in ASL?

A question asking for reason. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'When' imply in ASL?

A question regarding time. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'All' mean in ASL?

Everything without exception. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ask' signify in ASL?

To request information. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bad' mean in ASL?

Of poor quality or low standard. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Good' imply in ASL?

Of high quality or favorable. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Better' mean in ASL?

Of improved quality. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bathroom' signify in ASL?

A room with toilet facilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Big' mean in ASL?

Large in size. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'City' represent in ASL?

An urban area. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Come' imply in ASL?

To move toward a place. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Go' mean in ASL?

To move away from a place. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Family' signify in ASL?

A group of related individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Favorite' mean in ASL?

The most preferred option. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fine' imply in ASL?

Acceptable or good. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'From' mean in ASL?

A point of origin. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Here' signify in ASL?

A specific location. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'House' represent in ASL?

A dwelling place. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'More' mean in ASL?

An additional amount. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Need' imply in ASL?

To require something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'School' signify in ASL?

An institution for learning. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'So-so' mean in ASL?

Neither good nor bad. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Small' represent in ASL?

Little in size. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Think' mean in ASL?

To consider or contemplate. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Want' signify in ASL?

To desire something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Angry' mean in ASL?

Feeling strong displeasure. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Aunt' represent in ASL?

The sister of one's parent. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Baby' signify in ASL?

A very young human child. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bed' mean in ASL?

A piece of furniture for sleeping. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bedroom' imply in ASL?

A room for sleeping. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Brush-teeth' mean in ASL?

The act of cleaning teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cry' signify in ASL?

To shed tears. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Daughter' represent in ASL?

A female child of parents. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Don't-want' mean in ASL?

A refusal of desire for something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Excuse' imply in ASL?

To seek pardon. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Feel' mean in ASL?

To experience an emotion or sensation. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Friend' represent in ASL?

A person with whom one has a bond. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Happy' signify in ASL?

Feeling joy or pleasure. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Help' mean in ASL?

To assist someone. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hurt/Pain' imply in ASL?

To experience discomfort. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'If/suppose' mean in ASL?

To indicate a condition. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Idea' signify in ASL?

A thought or concept. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Love' mean in ASL?

A strong affection. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Room' imply in ASL?

An enclosed space. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sad' mean in ASL?

Feeling sorrow. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Son' signify in ASL?

A male child of parents. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sorry' mean in ASL?

To express regret. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Stop' signify in ASL?

To cease an action. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Uncle' represent in ASL?

The brother of one's parent. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Wash' mean in ASL?

To clean with water. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary for ASL Flashcards

Includes a diverse range of essential words and terms used in American Sign Language (ASL)
Each flashcard presents a single word along with its definition, which is crucial for learning sign language

Key Vocabulary Words

Can: Expresses ability or possibility
Car: Refers to a vehicle for transportation
Church: Represents a place of worship
Computer: Signifies a digital device for information processing
Doctor: Denotes a medical professional
Email: Represents electronic mail communication
Give: Action sign for handing over something
Home: Symbolizes a dwelling or personal space
Internet: Represents the global network of information
In: Indicates entering into a space
Out: Sign for exiting or leaving a space
Movie/Video: Represents visual entertainment media
Play: Indicates engaging in a game or activity
Put: Represents the action of placing an object somewhere
Sit: Sign for the action of taking a seat
Stand: Represents the action of being upright
Stay: Indicates remaining in a place
Store: Refers to a place of retail where items are bought
Walk: Action sign for moving on foot
Watch: Sign for observing or viewing something
With: Represents association or accompaniment
Video-record: Action sign for capturing moving images
Again, repeat: Signifying to do something once more
Deaf: Referring to individuals with hearing loss
Hearing: Indicates the ability to perceive sound
Hard of hearing: Refers to individuals with partial hearing loss
Learn: Represents the process of acquiring knowledge
Like: Indicates preference or similarity
Meaning: Signifies the interpretation or significance of something
Meet: Represents the action of coming together
Nice to meet you: A courteous greeting upon introduction
Name: Refers to an individual's identification
Nice, clean: Represents cleanliness or well-kept condition
Yes/No: Basic affirmations and negations
Sign language: Refers to visual communication through hand signs
Slow: Indicates a pace that is not quick
Student: Represents a person engaged in learning
Teacher: Signifies an individual who instructs or educates
Thank you: A sign of gratitude
Understand: Represents comprehension of information
What/Where/Who/Why/When: Question words for gathering information
All: Indicates the whole or entirety of something
Ask: Represents the action of inquiring information
Bad/Good/Better: Quality descriptors
Bathroom: Signifies a rest room or personal hygiene area
Big/Small: Terms describing size
City: Represents an urban area
Come/Go: Directional signs indicating movement toward or away
Family: Represents relationships among relatives
Favorite: Signifies preference among options
Fine: Indicates satisfactory condition
Here: Sign for indicating a location
House: Represents a physical structure for living
More: Indicates addition or a desire for an increased quantity
Need: Sign for requiring something
School: Represents an educational institution
So-so: Indicates an average or indifferent condition
Think: Represents the process of mental contemplation
Want: Signifying desire for something
Angry: Represents feeling of anger or frustration
Aunt/Uncle: Signifies relationships with relatives
Baby: Represents a very young child
Bed/Bedroom: Denotes a place for sleeping
Brush-teeth: Action sign indicating dental hygiene
Cry: Represents the act of shedding tears
Daughter/Son: Represents parent-child relationships
Don’t want: Sign indicating refusal or lack of desire
Excuse: Represents seeking permission or forgiveness
Feel: Sign representing emotions or sensations
Friend: Refers to a person with whom one shares a bond
Happy/Sad: Emotional descriptors
Help: Represents assistance or support
Hurt/Pain: Sign indicating suffering or discomfort
If/suppose: Represents conditional thought
Idea: Sign signifies a thought or concept
Love: Represents deep affection
Room: Indicates a space within a building
Sorry: Sign of apology or regret
Stop: Action sign indicating cessation
Wash: Represents the act of cleaning

Conclusion

This vocabulary list provides foundational words and phrases vital for effective communication in ASL
Familiarity with these terms enhances understanding and interaction within the Deaf community

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Test your knowledge of American Sign Language with these flashcards from ASL Lifeprint Lesson 5. Each card features a common word along with its corresponding ASL sign. Perfect for beginners wanting to expand their vocabulary in ASL.