Types of Questions in ASL
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rhetorical
Abbreviation: rhq Use when response is not expected Often used w/ why in the place of because NMS: neutral statement, wh- question eyebrows I HUNGRY, WHY? EAT LUNCH NOT
Wh- word
Abbreviation: whq Requires more than a yes/no answer Typically who, what, where, when, why Wh-word is usually signed at the end of the sentence NMS: lower eyes, lean forward and hold last sign YOU LEARN SIGN WHERE?
Yes/No
Abbreviation: y/n Requires a yes or no response NMS: raise eyebrows, lean forward and hold the last sign DEAF YOU?
What are the 3 types of questions in ASL?
Wh-word Yes/no Rhetorical