Grammar and Appropriate Use
Fingerspelling is a substitute for signs that you don’t know.
false
American Sign Language is not English
true
It is important to mouth in English while you sign in ASL
false
The best way to learn ASL or any foreign language is to keep an open mind and respect the differences between each language
true
Do you have a dominant and non-dominant hand in ASL
yes
Facial expression is to convey what
meaning and grammar
What does NMS mean?
Non-manual signals
Where is the only liberal arts university for the Deaf
Washington DC
What is the name of the university for the deaf
Gallaudet University
Approximately ________ of Deaf people have Deaf parents and grow up in families where American Sign Language is used daily
10%
Changing a facial expression modifie
meaning
The index finger conveys the verb
to be
Use the ______Face each time you sign do-do to ask
WH
What are you doing?
Why do deaf people prefer the word “deaf” instead of “hearing impaired”
What percent of the English language can be lip read
30%
Do you need to add me when using directionality? Why or Why not?
No, it is implied within the sign
When do you use the “WH Face”
Wh questions- who, what when, where, why, how
Which NMS do you use when you are uncertain, unclear or asking a question
WH
When you are introduced to a Deaf person, what are the first bits of information that are exchanged? (there are four)
First & last name, Deaf or hard of hearing, go to school where, and if you are learning ASL
Define the word “deaf”
Partially or completely lacking in the sense of hearing
List five directional verbs
show, give, help, ask, move
What is the “Question Maker”
raising your eyebrows, used for clarification
Define iconic signs
signs that resemble the meaning behind the sign: book, write,door, lights, stand, jump, sit, walk
Define Cultural model.
Deaf - part of one’s identity - proud!!
Define pathological or medical model.
deaf – focus is on the “broken” ear - want to fix them and make them “normal”