History
American Sign Language is most closely related to what country?
France
Hello is a natural ___________________
Gesture
The sign for time taps the wrist because...
It is supposed to represent looking/tapping a watch on the wrist.
Describe the sign for "tired".
2H 'Bent B' touch chest, drop wrists
When you sign "remember", what do your hands do?
The name of the man who brought ASL to the US is...
Thomas Gallaudet
When signing "What's up?", what two things should you do?
Lean forward
Raise eyebrows
When signing morning, the arm that moves represents what?
The sun.
The sign for "perfect" includes what letter(s)?
The letter F
The sign for "bored" is supposed to represent what?
Someone who is bored picking their nose
The French man who worked with Gallaudet was...
Laurent Clerc
The sign for "How do you do?" is considered what type of greeting?
Formal or proper
When signing "day", the arm that moves represents the sun doing what?
Moving through the entire day to night time
"Join" is a special type of verb known as a _______ verb.
directional
What part of the body does the sign for "beautiful" outline?
The face
Where did the Deaf settlers from England settle?
Martha's Vineyard
When you sign "What are you doing today?", your thumb and index fingers form what letters?
D and O for do
When signing morning, the arm that is straight represents what?
The earth/horizon
The phrase "Oh, I see" uses what handshape?
Y handshape
What should you do with your face when signing "bad"?
Make a face as if something is really bad.
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
True or False: When signing goodbye, you must include the sign for "good".
False
When signing night, the hand showing the time moves where?
Below the straight arm
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.
The sign for "quit" is the opposite of what sign?
Join