Sign Language Chapter 2

There is only one Deaf college/university in the world. What is the name?

Gallaudet University

What role does a listing hand have?

Listing hand discusses multiple concepts

Which handshape is used to represent THOUSAND?

M for THOUSAND

The same ASL sign is used for RUNNING in "She is running now" and "My nose is running."

No - in ASL if the meanings are different, usually there's a different sign.

Which handshape is used to represent HUNDRED?

C for HUNDRED

When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a bright color?

Eyes pop open

When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a dark color?

Eyes squinted

When describing color shades - which facial grammar is used to describe a light color?

Eyes wide open

Which sign is often used to express "then" in ASL?

FINISH

(True/False) ASL signs are like a "one-size-fits-all" regardless of its meaning. For example, you can use the "BREAK" sign for both "physically breaking an object" and "Spring break".

False

Which sign can be used to express the concept of English "and" in ASL?

PLUS

Which sign is used for CIRCLE in this English sentence "My son enjoys drawing circles."

Pinch together your thumb and pointing finger to draw a circle in the air

How would you sign the apostrophe for this phrase "Haben's book"?

Sign this way: HABEN THEIR BOOK

Which of the following is correct?

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.

How many number categories are commonly used in English?

Three

What role does shoulder shifting have?

To discuss two different concepts

Why are there unique movements for numbers 67-98?

To reduce injury while signing and to make it easier to identify which numbers are being signed

How many number categories are there in ASL?

Too many to count

(True/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

How would you sign the apostrophe for a store named "Mara's Shirts"?

Twist your wrist as you sign the S at the end of the name, Mara

Where is the only Deaf university in the world located?

Washington, DC

In ASL Noun-Verb pairs, how are nouns usually produced?

With two movements

How would you fingerspell a name like "Dr. Angelou"?

Fingerspell DR pause briefly, raise your eyebrows, shift slightly outwards, and then spell ANGELOU.

How do you sign "Master's Degree" in ASL?

Fingerspell M with palm facing inwards then twist A outwards

Which sign is used for CIRCLE in this English sentence "There's a big blue circle in the painting."

Hold your base pointer finger on the top of the shape itself, then use your dominant hand pointer finger to trace the shape

How do you know which number the signer is referring to in particular?

When they open their eyes, raise their eyebrows

In ASL Noun-Verb pairs, how are verbs usually produced?

With a singular movement (or directional)