ASL Final Exam pointers
How do you indicate specific nouns (similar to English "the", "that", "those") in ASL? A. Use your pointing finger B. Fingerspell the words "the", "that", or "those" C. Sign the word "the" with a T handshape in an outward circle D. ASL doesn't have a sign for "the
A
How would you sign the apostrophe for a store named "Mara's Shirts"? A. Twist your wrist as you sign the S at the end of the name, Mara B. Sign this way: MARA THEIR SHIRTS C. Use your index finger to 'draw' the apostrophe and then sign S
A
Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Do you have a teacher? A. TEACHER ME NONE B. NO ME NOT TEACHER
A
When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a bright color? A. Eyes pop open B. Eyes squinted C. Eyes wide open
A
When signing HAVE-TO, which of the following is true? A. AF-FO with one movement B. Lip pressed with one movement C. OO or puckered lips with repeated movement D. EEE with repeated movement
A
When signing MUST, which of the following is true? A. Lip pressed with one movement B. EEE with repeated movement C. AF-FO with repeated movement D. OO or puckered lips with one movement
A
Which is a well known example of a Deaf Owned Business in Austin: A. Crepe Crazy B. Crepe de Paris C. Sweet Crepes D. Ze Crepes
A
Which of the following is not the correct way to sign "and" in ASL: A. Sign "AND" B. Shoulder shifts to show two separate things C. Use listing hand to indicate several things
A
Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing HAVE-TO? A. AF-FO B. Lip press C. OO or puckered lips D. EEE
A
Which of the following sentences would use a pointing finger for the sign of HER? A. We really like her. B. He can hear her dog barking next door. C. They love smelling her apple pies. D. Her pants are orange and black.
A
Which sign is used for CIRCLE in this English sentence "My son enjoys drawing circles." A. Pinch together your thumb and pointing finger to draw a circle in the air. B. Hold your base pointer finger on the top of the shape itself, then use your dominant hand pointer finger to trace the shape. C. Use the F handshape to depict a circular object.
A
How do you sign "THERE" in ASL? A. Fingerspell the word THERE B. Point to a space in front of your lower right side of the body C. Point to your nondominant palm D. Point to your nondominant finger
B
In ASL Noun-Verb pairs, how are verbs usually produced? A. With two movements B. With a singular movement (or directional) C. With a faint movement D. With a movement resembling a triangle
B
Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Are you a friend? A. FRIEND I NONE B. NO I NOT FRIEND
B
What role does shoulder shifting have? A. To show your tone and/or mood B. To discuss two different concepts C. To depict environmental sounds D. To add variety to your message
B
How do you talk about someone you can see to a friend? A. Invent a sign name for that person and use that sign name each time. B. Fingerspell that person's name each time. C. Fingerspell their name then point directly in their area each time. D. Fingerspell their name once, then point to the same place each time.
C
In the Deaf community, which strategy is appropriate for getting the attention of a person within an arm's distance who is looking in another direction? A. Placing a hand on their shoulder B. Waving hand gently in front of their face C. Gently tapping them on their shoulder with fingertips two times D. Shouting as loud as possible so they can hear you
C
In which direction should your number palm face if you sign "CATS THREE"? A. Palm facing downwards B. Palm facing upwards C. Palm facing inward towards yourself D. Palm facing outwards, towards the other person
C
Which hand should you use as a placeholder for a list? A. Either hand B. Your dominant hand C. Your base hand D. Neither hand
C
Which of the following is true? A. ASL is basically English on the hands B. Sign language is a universal language. Deaf people worldwide use similar sign systems to communicate. C. ASL has regional differences. Deaf people in different communities within the United States and Canada have their own variants in how they produce specific signs. D. ASL consists of mostly gestures and is very easy to understand.
C
Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing SHOULD? A. AF-FO B. Lip press C. OO or puckered lips D. EEE
C
Which of the following statements would you use a flat palm handshape for the sign HER? A. We will watch her sing tomorrow. B. The parents seem to have lost her. C. I like her purple and yellow hat. D. THey can see her down the road.
C
Approximately how many different handshapes are used in ASL? A. 26 B. 6,000 C. None D. 90
D
How would you fingerspell a name like "Dr. Angelou"? A. Fingerspell DR then sign PERIOD then fingerspell ANGELOU. It's important to include punctuation marks. B. Since "Dr. Angelou" is a complete name - you fingerspell both DR and ANGELOU one right after the other with no pauses in between. C. Fingerspell DR, then drop your hand and then raise hand again to fingerspell ANGELOU. The hand drop is equivalent to periods in names D. Fingerspell DR pause briefly, raise your eyebrows, shift slightly outwards, and then spell ANGELOU.
D
When listing three or five items - which part of your hand should you use to begin your list? A. It doesn't matter which finger as long as you sign the item first. B. Your pinky C. Your pointing finger D. Your thumb
D
When signing SHOULD, which of the following is true? A. OO or puckered lips with one movement B. Lip pressed with one movement C. AF-FO with repeated movement D. OO or puckered lips with repeated movement
D
Which handshape is used to represent HUNDRED? A. H for HUNDRED B. A for HUNDRED C. O-O for HUNDRED D. C for HUNDRED
D
Why are there unique movements for numbers 67 - 98? A. To show correlation between Roman and Arabic numbers B. To make things difficult for those learning ASL C. To prevent others from eavesdropping and catching identifying numbers D. To reduce injury while signing and to make it easier to identify which numbers are being signed
D
ASL signs are like a "one-size-fits-all" regardless of it's meaning. For example, you can use the "BREAK" sign for both "physically breaking an object" and "Spring break."
False
TRUE OR FALSE: THE SIGN "TAKE OFF" CAN BE USED INTERCHANGEABLY BETWEEN ANY PHRASES USING "TAKE OFF" FOR EXAMPLE: "PLEASE TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES" AND "WHEN DOES YOUR PLANE TAKE OFF?" YOU CAN USE THE SAME SIGN "TAKE OFF" FOR BOTH PHRASES.
False
English uses the same word for "second" as in "second in line", "second door on the right", and "second floor of a building" while ASL signs SECOND differently in each of the phrases.
True
True or False: You can find more deaf-owned businesses in the U.S., mainly through online search and social media.
True
How is "worker" signed in ASL? A. Sign WORK PERSON B. Sign WORK then fingerspell -ER C. Fingerspell each letter W-O-R-K-E-R D. Sign WORK with a circular movement
A
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF A LEXICALIZED SIGN? A. CAR B. PLANE C. CODE D. STORE
A
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF A LEXICALIZED SIGN? A. TRUCK B. PHONE C. DESK D. CHAIR
A
Which sentence order below is typically used in ASL? A. DOOR YOU OPEN B. OPEN THE DOOR C. DOOR OPEN YOU D. OPEN DOOR
A
Which sign is often used to express "then" in ASL? A. FINISH B. ATTHATTIME C. WHEN D. AFTERWARDS
A
When fingerspelling - in what position should your arm and elbow be? A. Your arm and elbow should be slightly raised and firm. B. Your arm and elbow should be in a relaxed position near your body. C. Your arm and elbow should be firmly pressed to the side of your body.
B
When watching someone sign, why is it important to watch the signer's face and not just their hands? A. Hand configurations are where at least 70% of content delivered via ASL can be found. You should glance at the signer's face to show interest but it's fine to just watch the hands. B. Facial grammar, mouth and head movements have relevant linguistic information (approximately 70%) that you may miss by watching just the hands. C. LIp reading is extremely important. 70% of signed content can also be obtained through lip reading.
B
Which of the following is a typical ASL greeting? A. HELLO VICTORIA B. HELLO HOW YOU? C. GOOD MORNING ISIDORE D. SEAN WHATS-UP?
B
In ASL Noun-Verb pairs, how are nouns usually produced? A. With a singular movement (or directional) B. With a movement resembling a square C. With two movements D. With a strong, forceful movement
C
In what direction should your dominant hand move for the sign FULL? A. Outwards B. Towards yourself C. Towards your non-dominant side D. Towards your dominant side.
C
When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a dark color? A. Eyes wide open B. Eyes pop open C. Eyes squinted
C
How do you sign "Master's Degree" in ASL? A. Fingerspell M and A with palm facing inwards B. Fingerspell M-A-S-T-E-R-S then sign DEGREE C. Fingerspell M and A with palm facing outwards D. Fingerspell M with palm facing inwards then twist A outwards
D
When fingerspelling the alphabet - in what position should the palm face the majority of the time? A. Palm position should face sideways B. Palm position does not matter while fingerspelling C. Palm position should face inward D. Palm position should face outward
D
Which handshape is used for pronouns (he, she, it, we, you, they) in ASL? A. Flat hand handshape B. Claw handshape C. Fist handshape D. Pointing handshape
D
Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing NEED? A. AF-FO B. Lip press C. OO or puckered lips D. EEE
D
The signing space is from the top of your head to the waist and from elbow to elbow.
True
True or False: ASL is widely used in Canada.
True
If you have two siblings - which handshape should you use on your base hand to show where you and your siblings rank? A. Handshape 2 (to indicate your siblings) B. Handshape 3 (to indicate yourself and 2 other siblings) C. Handshape S (to indicate siblings) D. Handshape R (to indicate ranking status)
B
In what direction should your dominant hand move for the sign ENOUGH? A. Towards your non-dominant side B. Outwards C. Towards your dominant side D. Towards yourself
B
In what position should your eyebrows be in when you sign a Yes/No Question (ie: Are you a student?) A. Eyebrow placement does not matter B. Eyebrows should be raised C. One eyebrow should be raised while the other eyebrow remains in place D. Eyebrows should be furrowed (lowered)
B
Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Are you a teacher? A. TEACHER ME NONE B. NO ME NOT TEACHER
B
Which of the following is correct? A. The sign for THIRD in "third door on the left" would be on the right, while THIRD as in "third floor" would be signed a bit higher up. B. The sign for THIRD in "third door on the left" would be on the left, while THIRD as in "third floor" would be signed a bit higher up. C. The sign for THIRD in "third door on the left" would be on the left, while THIRD as in "third floor" would be signed as high as an actual third floor. D. The sign for THIRD in "third door on the left" and "third floor of that building" should be signed the same way, in the same sign location.
B
Which of the following is the best way to learn ASL? A. By going to Deaf events B. By being immersed in a signing environment C. By going to the ASL lab as often as possible D. By watching ASL videos done by native signers
B
Which of the following mouth morpheme would you use when signing MUST? A. AF-FO B. Lip press C. OO or puckered lips D. EEE
B
There are multiple attention-getting strategies used by people in signing communities. Choose the ones that are appropriate: A. If you're in a room with people, flick the light switch to get one person's attention. B. Wave to someone near the person you want to talk to, and ask them to direct the peron's attention to you. C. Depending on the type of floor, stomp on the floor several times. D. Tap on the person's shoulder. E. Scream their name as loudly as you can. F. Wave right in front of the person's face. G. Throw something in front of their face, getting their attention. H. Tap the person's shoulder lightly with one finger. I. Wait patiently until that person sees you. J. Spray water lightly in the person's direction.
B, C, and D
Which handshape is used to represent THOUSAND? A. O-O-O for THOUSAND B. T for THOUSAND C. B for THOUSAND D. M for THOUSAND
D
Which of the following is not an example of well known Deaf Hubs: A. Washington DC B. Austin, TX C. Rochester, New York D. El Paso, TX
D
True or False: American Sign Language is universal.
False
True or False: Deaf Hubs are communities with a large population typically in the same area as a residential Deaf school.
True
In what position should your eyebrows be in when you sign a WH-question (ie: Who is your teacher?) A. Eyebrows should be furrowed (lowered) B. Eyebrows should be raised C. One eyebrow should be raised while the other eyebrow remains in place D. Eyebrow placement does not matter.
A
Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Do you have a dog? A. DOG ME NONE B. NO ME NOT DOG
A
Match the appropriate negative response for this question: Do you have a friend? A. FRIEND I NONE B. NO I NOT FRIEND
A
Sign location for masuline gender-based signs (FATHER, BOY) are usually placed on the upper half of your face, while sign location for feminine gender-based signs (MOTHER, GIRL) are usually placed on lower half of your face. In what location are gender-neutral signs (COUSIN) often placed? A. Side of your cheek B. Side of your neck C. Middle of your upper chest D. Middle of your face
A
What role does a listing hand have? A. Listing hand discusses multiple concepts B. Listing hand uses hand sanitizer C. Listing hand advertises your car or home for sale D. Listing hand posts your shopping list
A
When fingerspelling names, what should you do in between names? A. Hold the last letter of first name, pause for a bit while raising eyebrows and learning head slightly forward. Begin fingerspelling the next name without dropping your hands. B. Make a slash mark in the air after completing fingerspelling the first name. While keeping hands up - begin fingerspelling last name. C. Fingerspell names with no pauses, no hand drops and no head movements in between names. D. Drop hadn after last letter of first name to indicate name has been fingerspelled completely. Raise your hand again to begin the last name.
A
When signing NEED, which of the following is true? A. EEE with repeated movement B. EEE with only one movement C. OO or puckered lips with repeated movement D. OO or puckered lips with only one movement
A
Which of the following is true about using names in conversations? A. For English sentences like "Hello, Tar" and "See you later, Jia" - in ASL, it is signed HELLO and SEE YOU LATER. B. Both English speakers and ASL signers use names but in different order. English: "Hello, Jia." ASL" JIA HELLO. C. Both English speakers and ASL signers use names in the same way. Examples: "Hello, Tar" and "See you later, Jia."
A
How do you talk about someone when they're not present in the room with you? A. Fingerspell that person's name each time. B. Fingerspell their name once, then point to the same place each time. C. You discuss with your chat partner and decide where in your sign spaces both of you will use to refer to this absent person. D. Invent a sign name for that person and use that sign name each time.
B
How does one get a name sign A. Ask your non-signing family members to come up with one for you. B. Immerse in the Deaf community first. C. Create one and start introducing yourself with the name sign you chose. D. Ask your ASL teacher to grant you one.
B
The same ASL sign is used for RUNNING in "She is running now" and "My nose is running." A. It doesn't matter. You can use the same sign or a different sign depending on personal preferences. B. No - in ASL if the meanings are different, usually there's a different sign. C. Yes - if the English words are the same, the ASL signs should be the same.
B
Which is an acceptable word order in ASL? A. BOOK CLOSE YOU B. BOOK YOU CLOSE C. CLOSE BOOK D. CLOSE THE BOOK
B
Which of the following is true about using names with titles in conversations? A. Both English speakers and ASL signers use names with titles but in different order. English: "Ms. Marie Jean Philip." ASL: RUTH BADER GINSBURG MRS. B. For names like "Ms. Marie Jean Philip" and "Mrs. Ruth Bader Ginsburg" - in ASL, sign names are used. C. Both English speakers and ASL signers use names with titles in the same way. Examples: "Ms. Marie Jean Philip" and "Mrs. Ruth Bader Ginsburg."
B
Which of the following is true? A. The ASL sign for WEDDING use a W handshape while the ASL sign for MARRIED uses a M handshape. B. There are different signs for WEDDING and MARRIED, but they're often mixed up. C. ASL does not have signs for WEDDING or MARRIED. Those terms are fingerspelled. D. The ASL sign for WEDDING and MARRIED are the same and can be used interchangeably.
B
Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (2-handed, flat, bent-hand handshape that touches the area near both shoulders once) A. I have met her twins, Elvia and Milmaglyn. B. Jojo and Roberto have two dogs. C. Dexter and Mateo have to watch a movie for a school assignment. D. Jose-Ovi's cats have not been outside yet.
B
Which sign can be used to express the concept of English "and" in ASL? A. THEREFORE B. PLUS C. SO D. ETC
B
Which sign is used for CIRCLE in this English sentence "There's a big blue circle in the painting." A. Pinch together your thumb and pointing finger to draw a circle in the air. B. Hold your base pointer finger on the top of the shape itself, then use your dominant hand pointer finger to trace the shape. C. Use the C handshape to depict a circular object.
B
Which sign order is usually used in ASL? A. Verb Subject Object (VSO) B. Object Subject Verb (OSV) C. Verb Object Subject (VOS) D. Subject Object Verb (SOV)
B
Why is it necessary to use backchanneling when conversing in ASL? A. To give feedback on ASL sign production B. To show you are following and understanding what's being said C. To showcase your ASL skills D. To show you're ready to change channels
B
Which of the following are a Sign Parameter? Choose all that apply. (Multiple Answers) A. Contrastive Structure B. Non-Manual Markers C. Movement D. Mouth Configuration E. Elbow Placement F. Handshape G. Location H. Palm Orientation I. Finger Placement J. Proximalization
B, C, F, G, H, and J
Where can you find Deaf communities signing in ASL? More than one answer. A. France B. Canada C. United Kingdom D. United States
B, D
In casual conversations, when signing age numbers - where should your pointing finger tap before becoming the age number handshape? A. Your lips B. Your nose C. Your chin D. Your forehead
C
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF A LEXICALIZED SIGN? A. SHOES B. BOOK C. BANK D. WATER
C
When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a light color? A. Eyes squinted B. Eyes pop open C. Eyes wide open
C
When you're signing, which hand should move the most? A. It doesn't matter which hand you move more as long as you sign correctly B. Your base hand C. Your dominant hand
C
Which hand should you use as a placeholder when listing siblings? A. Your dominant hand B. Hands should not be used as a placeholder C. Your base hand D. It doesn't matter which hand you choose to use
C
Which letters have the same handshape but different palm orientation? A. D and F B. O and Q C. K and P D. X and R
C
Which of the following is true? A. When watching someone sign, your eye gaze should be on the signer's face B. When watching someone sign, focus on their eyes, not their mouth C. When watching someone sign, your eye gaze should be on their signer's face and upper chest D. When watching someone sign, it's important to keep your eyes on the signer's hands and arms so you don't miss anything
C
States in the United States are signed in one of three ways. Which one of the following is not one method of signing the states? A. Fingerspelling B. Some states have their own signs C. Abbreviations using the old postal codes D. First letter of each state
D
The sign for PARENTS is a combination of the signs for MOTHER-FATHER and the sign for SIBLINGS is a combination of the signs for BROTHER-SISTER. What are those types of signs called? A. Ranking Systems B. Agreement Verbs C. Listing Placeholders D. Compound Signs
D
When listing two or four items - which part of your hand should you use to begin your list? A. Your pinky B. Your thumb C. It doesn't matter which finger as long as you sign the item first D. Your pointing finger
D
Which handshape is used for possessive pronouns (mine, yours, theirs, his, hers, ours) in ASL? A. Claw handshape B. Fist handshape C. Pointing handshape D. Flat hand handshape
D
Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (2-handed, flat, bent-hand handshape that touches the area near both shoulders once) A. She told her nephews that they have not seen Laurene yet. B. Nunu and Najma have to go to work. C. His children have read the book. D. I have yellow shoes.
D
Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (X-handshape moving downwards) A. Sel and Sae have brown socks. B. His co-workers have heard the presentation. C. She told her parents that we have not bought the car yet. D. Manny and Sagar have to go to class.
D
Which of the following sentences would you use with this sign? (X-handshape moving downwards) A. Thiwesa and Wawa have three fish. B. I have met her cousins, Honda and LaVar. C. Wapanacahko's ferrets have not had kids yet. D. Paolina and Corina have to write a proposal for work.
D
Why are the signs FULL and ENOUGH often confused for the other? A. The only difference between the two signs are where they're located on the body/sign space. B. The only difference between the two signs are where their palm faces. C. The only difference between the two signs are their handshapes. D. The only difference between the two signs are their movements.
D
When a signer signs, it is appropriate to watch the signer's hands.
False
How do you know which number the signer is referring to in particular? A. When they open their eyes, raise their eyebrows B. When they open their mouth slightly C. When they squint their eyes D. When they purse their lips
A
How would you sign the apostrophe for this phrase "Haben's book"? A. Sign this way: HABEN THEIR BOOK B. Twist your wrist as you sign S at the end of the name C. Use your index finger to 'draw' the apostrophe and then sign S
A
