MODAL RIDDLES
ASL GRAMMAR
TRANSLATE TO ASL GLOSS
TIME SIGNS
DEAF CULTURE
100

I mean something is required.
You have no choice.

MUST

100

Modals are signed with what?


VERB/ACTION
100

I must study.


PASS TEST WILL ME

100

What rule is used for hours 1–9?


RULE OF 9

100

Who invented the TTY?


ROBERT WEITBRECHT

200

I give advice.
It is a good idea but not required.

SHOULD

200

True or False:
Modals can appear in different places in ASL sentences.

TRUE

200

I should stop worrying.


ME SHOULD STOP WORRY

200

How do you sign minutes?


AFTER hour sign
200

TTY allows Deaf people to do what?


COMMUNICATE USING PHONE LINES

300

I show ability or possibility.

CAN

300

Translate structure:
“I must pass.”


MUST PASS ME

300

I can go to class.


ME CAN GO-TO CLASS

300

Sign concept:
8:15 AM structure?

TIME + MINUTES

300

What number connects Relay Service?


711

400

I talk about the future or promise.


WILL

400

Name one correct placement of a modal.

BEFORE verb / AFTER noun / REPEATED

400

I will not be late.


ME WILL NOT LATE

400

Which comes first?

A. Activity

B. Time

TIME

400

Bi-Bi means learning how many languages?


TWO (language and culture)

500

You forgot homework.
Teacher says you ______ finish tonight.

MUST

500

What helps show meaning with modals?

FACIAL EXPRESSION (NMS)

500

I must study.

MUST STUDY ME

500

Create a correct sentence using time.

8:00 SCHOOL ME GO-TO

500

In Bi-Bi education, which language is learned first?

ASL

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