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
