The NMS for something small
This technique demonstrates multiple items, such as family members, food at a store, etc
LISTING AND ORDERING
Sign for CAT
CAT
Sign for PET
PET
Sign the following: My boyfriend and I are dating
The NMS for something medium
NMS: MM
WHAT IS SHOULDER-SHIFTING?
Sign for DOG
DOG
Sign for GRANDMA
GRANDMA
Sign the following. My aunt and uncle are divorced.
MY AUNT, UNCLE THEY DIVORCED
The NMS for something large
NMS: Cha
Name signs are given after you have successfully immersed yourself in the deaf community/culture. They can be used to demonstrate a characteristic of that person, and can incorporate their name.
Sign for FISH
FISH
Sign for SIBLINGS
SISTER + BROTHER
Sign the following: My best friend is getting married today!
TODAY MY BEST-FRIEND SHE MARRY SHE
This area is known as the AGE SPOT
What is the chin?
2 CATS I HAVE
BASKETBALL PRACTICE GO-TO I HAVE-TO
Sign for SNAKE
SNAKE
Sign for STEP-DAD
TODAY MY SON DRIVER LICENSE HE GOT HE
Explain when you use the sign NO in a sentence compared to the sign NONE
NONE is used to signify a quantity such as: How many animals do you have? ANIMALS NONE
What is a CODA or a SODA?
sibling of deaf adult
Sign for RABBIT
RABBIT
Sign the following:
There are three people in my family: My mom is 45 years old, my dad is 44 years old and I am 12 years old.
There are three people in my family: My mom is 45 years old, my dad is 44 years old and I am 12 years old.
Sign the following: My brother was dating his girlfriend for 4 years and they just broke up! I think he cheated.