ASL Fall Final Review

where is the only Deaf university in the world located?

Washington, DC

true or false - ASL signs are like a "one-size-fits-all" regardless of its meaning

false

true or false - when a signer signs, it is appropriate to watch the signer's hands.

false

how would you finger spell a name like "Dr. Angelou"?

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

what position should your eyebrows be in when you sign WH-word questions?

furrowed

which of the following is true about using names with titles in conversations?

for names like "Mrs. Ruth Bader Ginsburg" - in ASL, sign names are used

in Deaf community, which strategy is appropriate for getting the attention of a person within an arm's distance who is looking in another direction

gently tapping them on their shoulder with fingertips two times

how should your arm and elbow be when you sign?

your arm an elbow should be in a. relaxed position near your body

how many number categories are commonly used in English?

3

approximately how many different handshapes are used in ASL

90

which is an acceptable word order in ASL?

BOOK YOU CLOSE

Why mention Braille in an ASL course?

Braille documents are often given to Deaf people when they start gesturing, so it's an odd and common cultural experience for Deaf people

which handshape is used to represent HUNDRED?

C for HUNDRED

which sentence order is typically used in ASL?

DOOR YOU OPEN

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

FINISH

what was the title of Meredith Burke, DeafDisabled activist's thesis, published in 2014?

Ableism in the Deaf Community

what is the name of the only Deaf college/university in the world?

Gallaudet University

which of the following is a typical ASL greeting?

HELLO HOW YOU? [answer without name]

who created Braille

Louis Braille

which handshape is used to represent THOUSAND?

M for THOUSAND

noun then verb ... English: I finished my homework ASL: _________

MY HOMEWORK I FINISHED

what role does Braille play in Deaf communities in US and Canada?

Braille is used by DeafBlind communities as well as sighted Deaf and hearing people in accessing reading material through their fingers

what are you supposed to do before going to a Deaf event

ask your teacher if it is all right to go

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

PLUS

what is the best way to learn ASL

by being immersed in a signing environment

when you are signing, which hand should move the most?

dominant hand

which of the following is true about learning ASL

everyone learns differently; some pick up concepts quickly, some don't; that's ok

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

when watching someone sign, why is it important to watch the signer's game and not just their hands?

facial grammar, mouth, and head movements have relevant linguistic info (about 70%) that you may miss by watching just hands

true or false - If I am ambidextrous, I can switch my hands back and forth when I sign

false

true or false - most Deaf people make sounds such as "Mmm" to indicate they are following conversation

false

how do you sign "master's degree" in ASL?

fingerspell M with palm facing inwards then twist A outwards

which handshape is used for possessive pronouns?

flat handshape

which of the following is true about using names in conversations?

for English sentences like "hello, Tar" and "see you later, Jia" - in ASL, it is signed HELLO. and SEE YOU LATER {no names}

when fingerspelling names what should you do in between names?

hold the last letter of first name, pause for a bit while raising eyebrows and leaning head slightly forward; begin fingerspelling next name without dropping your hands

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

flat palm handshape for the sign HER

i like her purple and yellow hat

what role does a listing hand have?

listing hand discusses multiple concepts

what are the sign parameters

location, non-manual markers, palm orientation, handshape, proximalization, movement

yes or no - 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 sign order is usually used in ASL

object subject verb (OSV)

while fingerspelling the alphabet - in what position should the palm face the majority of the time?

outward

in which direction should your number palm face if you sign "CATS THREE"?

palm facing inward, towards yourself

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

when referring to something specific -- English: the , Spanish: la , French: le , German: da , ASL: ______

point

which handshape is used for pronouns?

pointing handshape

what position should your eyebrows be in when you sign yes/no questions?

raised

how are tables and chairs usually set up in ASL classroom

semi-circle

how is "worker" signed in ASL

sign WORK PERSON

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

sign this way: HABEN THEIR BOOK

when watching someone sign, where should your gaze be

signers face and upper chest

generally, which location should you be looking at when someone is signing?

slightly below their chin

what are appropriate attention-getting strategies in ASL

tap on person's shoulder; wave to someone near the person you want to talk to, and ask them to direct the person's attention to you; depending on the type of floor, stomp several times

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

what is "the signing space" about

the space in front of you as you sign

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

why are the signers in the videos signing so fast?

to show authentic and natural language use

why is it necessary to backchannel when conversing in ASL

to show that you are following and understanding what is being said

how many number categories are there in ASL?

too many to count

true or 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 - as a general guideline, language immersion is almost always the best way to learn additional languages successfully

true

true or false - if someone is blocking your vision of the signer, then you should tap that person on the shoulder and ask them to please move

true

true or false - in a classroom, the best seating arrangement for learning ASL is to have desks in horseshoe shape

true

true or false - in general, DeafDisabled people do not like it when Deaf people state that being Deaf is NOT a disability

true

true or false - the signing space is from the top of your head to was it and from elbow to elbow

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

how do you indicate certain nouns (similar to English "the", "that", "those") in ASL"

use your pointing finger

pointing finger for HER

we really like her

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

when they open their eyes, raise their eyebrows

when meeting Deaf people outside of ASL class for the first time - what kind of question do Deaf people tend to ask?

who is your ASL teacher?

in ASL noun-verb pairs, how are nouns usually produced?

with 2 movements

in ASL noun-verb pairs, how are verbs usually produced?

with a singular movement (or directional)

which of the following is true

ASL has regional differences; Deaf people in different communities within the US and Canada have their own variants in how they produce different signs

which letters have same handshape but different palm orientation?

K and P

who published linguistic findings that showed ASL is a true and natural language?

William Stokoe