Sign Language Chapter 1
if a person's primary language is ASL, has attended schools and universities for the deaf, and share the values, beliefs, and traditions of similar people
"Big D" Deaf
a person who cannot hear
"little d" deaf
How many books did Helen Keller write?
12 including numerous magazine articles
How old was Helen Keller when she lost her sight and vision?
19 months old
is NOT "english with hand movements", but it is a completely separate language with its own grammar and syntax
American sign language (ASL)
The marker y represents an _______ response to a yes/no question
affirmative (yes)
Which of the following is not considered normal behavior when signing? a) Maintaining eye contact b) Speaking expressively c) Using pen and paper if necessary d) All of the above are considered normal behavior
all of the above are considered normal behavior
When you meet a Deaf person (who signs) for the first time, you should
be prepared to sign things such as why you are learning the language
the people who are Deaf with a Big D is the heart of the deaf community. It also includes friends, family, teachers, and interpreters even if they can hear
deaf community
traditions such as deaf theater, deaf poetry readings, and deaf comedy. story telling in ASL is what makes up the deaf culture
deaf culture
Why is it important to use facial expression when signing?
facial expressions provide a nuance and emotion to your conversation
true/false 50,000 people use ASL as their primary means of communication in the United States.
false
true/false A visual-gestural language means one that is expressed through mouth and interpreted through the ears.
false
true/false ASL was created on Martha's Vineyard
false
true/false Directors of English programs were eager to help Hopkins.
false
true/false Inflection in ASL comes mainly from how fast users move their hands.
false
true/false Most Deaf people marry hearing people so they won't pass on their disability.
false
true/false The "Deaf Community" refers to a group of deaf people all living in the same geographical area.
false
true/false You become a member of the Deaf Community simply by losing your hearing.
false
If there is a Deaf person with an interpreter, you should:
look at and talk to the Deaf person
When the marker n is placed over a sentence, it will indicate the formation of a ______sentence.
negative
Flashing overhead lights once to attract a person's attention is considered
normal
When the marker q is placed over a sentence, it will indicate the formation of a ________.
question
When the marker t is placed over a sentence, it will indicate the sentence topic is intensified with a ______marker.
topic
true/false "Big D" Deaf refers to people who are deaf or hard of hearing who communicate using ASL and share the community's culture and traditions.
true
true/false "Little d" deaf refers to the physical nature of deafness.
true
true/false A definition of American Sign Langauge first appeared in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in 1960.
true
true/false American Sign Language is the third most used language in the United States.
true
true/false American deaf people regard ASL as their natural language.
true
true/false Austria and Zimbabwe have their own sign languages.
true
true/false Hearing people can be part of the Deaf Community.
true
true/false Many of the signs used in French sign language were adopted by ASL.
true
true/false Members of the Deaf Community do not see deafness as a disability.
true
true/false The knowledge, beliefs, and practices that make up a culture of Deaf people are actively transmitted from generation to generation.
true
true/false Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was inspired to teach deaf children by his friendship with Alice Cogswell.
true
When the marker whq will be used to indicate the sentence is a specific type of question. This type of question is called a _______ and will use signs such as WHO, WHAT, WHY WHERE, WHEN, HOW, WHICH, and WHAT-FOR.
wh question
