History
Greetings
Time
Specific Vocab
Miscellaneous
100

American Sign Language is most closely related to what country?

France

100

Hello is a natural ___________________

Gesture

100

The sign for time taps the wrist because...

It is supposed to represent looking/tapping a watch on the wrist.

100

Describe the sign for "tired".

2H 'Bent B' touch chest, drop wrists

100

When you sign "remember", what do your hands do?

Dominant hand thumb touches forehead and then non-dominant thumb
200

The name of the man who brought ASL to the US is...

Thomas Gallaudet

200

When signing "What's up?", what two things should you do?

Lean forward

Raise eyebrows

200

When signing morning, the arm that moves represents what?

The sun.

200

The sign for "perfect" includes what letter(s)?

The letter F

200

The sign for "bored" is supposed to represent what?

Someone who is bored picking their nose

300

The French man who worked with Gallaudet was...

Laurent Clerc

300

The sign for "How do you do?" is considered what type of greeting?

Formal or proper

300

When signing "day", the arm that moves represents the sun doing what?

Moving through the entire day to night time

300

"Join" is a special type of verb known as a _______ verb.

directional

300

What part of the body does the sign for "beautiful" outline?

The face

400

Where did the Deaf settlers from England settle?

Martha's Vineyard

400

When you sign "What are you doing today?", your thumb and index fingers form what letters?

D and O for do

400

When signing morning, the arm that is straight represents what?

The earth/horizon

400

The phrase "Oh, I see" uses what handshape?

Y handshape

400

What should you do with your face when signing "bad"?

Make a face as if something is really bad.

500

What were the 4 demands of 'DPN'?

1. Elizabeth Zinser must resign, and a Deaf person be placed in office as President of Gallaudet. 

2. Jane Spilman must resign as chairman

500

True or False: When signing goodbye, you must include the sign for "good". 

False

500

When signing night, the hand showing the time moves where?

Below the straight arm

500

Why do people confuse the signs "good" and "thank you"?

They both have a flat, open palm at the mouth that moves forward, but "good" touches the palm of the other hand.

500

The sign for "quit" is the opposite of what sign?

Join

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