Sign Language Classifiers Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does BCL stand for?

Body Classifiers

What does BPCL represent?

Body Part Classifiers

What does DCL describe?

Descriptive Classifiers

What is the purpose of BPSASS?

Body Part Size and Shape Specifier Signup and view all the answers

What does ECL represent?

Element Classifiers Signup and view all the answers

What does ICL stand for?

Instrument Classifiers Signup and view all the answers

What do LCL represent?

Locative Classifiers Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of PCL?

Plural Classifiers Signup and view all the answers

What do SCL describe?

Semantic Classifiers Signup and view all the answers

What are Number/Letter Classifiers?

They use hand shapes from the manual alphabet or numbers as part of a description. Signup and view all the answers

What do Combo Classifiers consist of?

PCL:5 and BPCL:V Signup and view all the answers

What does SCL:ILY represent?

Describing an airplane's actions during landing and takeoff. Signup and view all the answers

What does SCL:CLAW signify?

Building, house, gym, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by SCL:V?

A person's body orientation and/or actions. Signup and view all the answers

What does SCL:1 refer to?

Animals that crawl or a person walking quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What does SCL:3 represent?

Vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What does SCL:A signify?

Upright, non-moving objects like a trophy. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of PCL:5.

There are a lot of people passing by me. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of PCL:4.

A long line of people slowly moving. Signup and view all the answers

What does (2h) PCL:55 indicate?

Many people are walking to the concert. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of ICL.

Related to ICL is the TOOL CLASSIFIER. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Body Classifiers

BCL (Body Classifiers): Show body movements, focusing on the upper body to convey actions.
BPCL (Body Part Classifiers): Represent specific body parts performing actions, with hand shapes reflecting body part contours.

Descriptive Classifiers

DCL (Descriptive Classifiers): Describe characteristics of objects or people such as size, shape, texture, and pattern.
BPSASS (Body Part Size and Shape Specifier): Similar to DCL but specifically for body part attributes like shape, size, and texture.

Element and Instrument Classifiers

ECL (Element Classifiers): Represent movements of non-solid elements, including air, rain, smoke, fire, and water.
ICL (Instrument Classifiers): Demonstrate how a person manipulates objects and tools.

Locative and Plural Classifiers

LCL (Locative Classifiers): Indicate the location or movement of objects; includes hand shapes and spatial context.
PCL (Plural Classifiers): Show movement or location of specific or non-specific quantities of objects, people, or animals.

Semantic Classifiers

SCL (Semantic Classifiers): Similar to LCL but describe movement and locations abstractly, categorizing nouns like vehicles or people with minimal iconic representation.

Number/Letter Classifiers

Utilize hand shapes from the manual alphabet or numbers in descriptions, referring to instances like jerseys or logos.

Example Applications

Combo Classifiers: PCL:5 indicates many people passing; BPCL:V represents examining someone closely.
SCL Variants:
- ILY: Illustrates airplane movements (descending, taxiing).
- CLAW: Represents buildings or structures.
- V: Depicts body orientation or actions.
- 1 (upright): Indicates crawling animals or staggered individuals.
- 3 (sideways): Represents various vehicles in motion.
- A (open A): For stable, non-moving objects like trophies.

Plural Classifier Examples

PCL:5: Used for multiple people moving or standing together.
PCL Variations: Can indicate crowds or specific arrangements of people, such as lines or groups.

Locative Classifier Examples

Illustrate various movement scenarios, such as objects drifting, tipping, or dangling.

Instrument Classifier Applications

Include diverse examples related to tools and actions involving manipulation.

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Description

Test your knowledge on different types of classifiers in sign language including body, descriptive, element, and locative classifiers. This quiz will help you understand how these classifiers convey actions, characteristics, and locations effectively.