How do you sign FROM?
N-D = CL:1 (PO^)
D = CL:1 (PO<) moves backward to CL:X
How do you sign PAPER?
2CL:(open)B - D. hand moves in circles toward signer brushing palm of ND. hand
How do you sign ASK/INQUIRE?
D. hand CL:1 (PO^) moves slightly away from drawing a question mark ending in CL:X
What handshape do you use for the SELF pronouns (himself, herself, themselves, etc.)
CL:A
What are the two signs for HERE?
1. 2CL:(open)B (PO up)
2. 2CL:1 (PO down)
What is the difference between MY/MINE and I/ME
I/ME is a "1" handshape
MY/MINE is a open "B" handshape
What is the difference between SCHOOL and COLLEGE?
D. hand moves up and down on ND. hand in SCHOOL
D. hand moves upward in an small circle above BD. hand
What is the difference between TELL and REALLY/TRUE/SURE?
TELL - PO toward signer
REALLY/TRUE/SURE - PO toward ND. side
What is the sign for COURSE/LESSON?
ND. hand - CL:(open)B
D. hand - CL:(bent)B (POtoward signer) repeatedly hits ND. palm moving from tips of fingers down to ND. wrist
What is the sign for CALIFORNIA?
D. hand - CL:ILY at ear to CL:Y (PO away from signer)
What are the signs for BOY and GIRL?
BOY is flat "O" at forehead
GIRL is "A" down the side of chin
How do sign EXPLAIN?
2CL:F move back and forth alternating
What are the signs for PLEASE, SORRY, and THANK-YOU?
PLEASE - CL:(open)B circles on chest
SORRY - CL:S circles on chest
THANK-YOU - CL:(open)B (POtoward signer) start at chin and move out slightly
WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN , WHY
What is the sign for HURRY/RUSH?
2CL:H (PO><) move up and down hurriedly at wrist
What is the difference between MAN and FATHER?
FATHER remains at the forehead
MAN moves from the forehead to the chest
What is the difference between TEACH and TEACHER?
AGENT is added at the end of TEACH to indicate a person
What is the difference between NEED/SHOULD and MUST/HAVE-TO?
NEED/SHOULD bounces
MUST/HAVE-TO moves sharply down once
What is the difference between NAME and NAMED/CALLED?
NAME - D. hand hits ND. fingers a two times
NAMED/CALLED - both hands moved down sharply, simultaneously
What are the two signs for MEAN? (mean and meaning)
1. 2CL:5 to 2CL:S
2. ND. hand - CL:(open)B
D. hand - CL:2 twists
What is the difference between DEAF and HOME?
DEAF is a "1" handshape
HOME is a flat "O" handshape
What are the signs for MAINSTREAM and RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL?
MAINSTREAM - 2CL:5 (PO down) hands move foreword fingers interlocking
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL - 2CL:I (PO><) D. hand on top of ND. hand
Of the list below, what three signs are Directional Verbs?
1. GIVE 4. EXCUSE-ME
2. SORRY 5. PAY
3. SEND 6. RESTROOM
PAY
GIVE
SEND
What is the difference between WITH and ACCOMPANY/TOGETHER?
WITH - hands move towards each other
ACCOMPANY/TOGETHER - hands move forward together
What is the difference between LIVE (life) and LIVE (address)?
LIVE (life) - 2CL:L
LIVE (address) - 2CL:A