Parameters
Fingerspelling
Glossing
Facial Expressions
Miscellaneous
100

What are the 5 parameters of ASL?

Handshape, location, palm orientation, facial expressions, and non-manual markers

100

True or False: when finger spelling you should say each letter out loud.

False

100

What is glossing?

Translating English to ASL

100
True or False: Facial expressions aren't very important and are just a decoration.

False, Facial expressions are very important to the language. It would be very difficult to communicate without them.

100

What is ASL based on?

Concept

200

What is the signing space in ASL?

From a little bit above the head to the waist and shoulder width apart.

200

True or False: if you don't know the sign to a word it is okay to finger spell it.

True

200

What is the correct sentence order for ASL?

Time, topic, comment

200

What purpose does facial expressions serve?

They express emotions and add depth to meaning

200

What is the ASL timeline?

Future is in front, present is close, and past is behind
300

How many handshapes are there in ASL?

48

300

When there are double letters in a word what are the two options you have to sign them?

1. Make a quick double motion

2. Slide it over

300

How do you write out finger spelled words when glossing?

With dashes in between the letters. For example, pantry becomes P-A-N-T-R-Y.

300

What is the correct facial expression for what questions?

eyebrows go down

300

What are words not used in ASL?

Is, am, was, were, be, are, a/an, the, and

400

What are non-manual markers?

Facial expressions, head tilts, eye gaze, body movements

400

What type of words are commonly finger spelled?

Proper nouns
400

When glossing do you

A. Use all lowercase letters

B. Use all uppercase letters

B. Use all uppercase letters

400

What is the correct facial expression for yes or no questions?

Eye brows go up

400

Why does ASl have grammar?

Because ASL is just like every other language and languages need grammar to make sense.

500

Can the same sign with different palm orientation mean different words?

Yes, that is why palm orientation is extremely important.

500

True or False: you should try to avoid bouncing your letters around because it makes it more difficult to follow along.

True

500

Is glossing a direct translation?

No

500

What are some different types of facial expressions?

Eyebrow movement, lip movement, cheek puffing, wrinkled nose

500

Is pointing allowed in ASL?

Yes, while hearing people may find pointing rude, pointing is extremely important to ASL and the deaf community.
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