Deaf Culture & Deaf Communities
Nuances of ASL
ASL Signs
ASL Signs
Emergency Situations & Safety Signs
100
What is the main purpose of facial expressions and other non-manual signals in ASL?
They convey grammar, tone, role shifting and more.
100
How do you show the sizes or distances in ASL?
Use non-manual markers, such as mouthing morphemes: "oo", "ee," "mm," "ahh" and "cha", puffed cheeks squinted eyes and more.
100
Show the signs: Deaf, hard-of-hearing, DeafPlus and hearing
DEAF
H-H
DEAF +
HEARING
100
Show the signs: "What should I do?"
ME DO-DO?
ME DO-DO WHAT
100
Show the signs: Emergency Exit
Earthquake Drill
EMERGENCY fs-EXIT
EARTHQUAKE DRILL
200
How can you appropriately get a Deaf person’s attention without being rude? Provide two examples.
1. Gently tap their shoulder
2. Wave within their field of vision
3. Lightly stomp on the floor/table
4. Flashing the lights on and off
200
Do we sign "You're welcome" in ASL?
No, we sign thank you back or other variations such as no problem, sure, fine, etc.
200
Show the signs: FRUSTRATED & CONFUSED
FRUSTRATED
CONFUSED
200
Translate this into ASL: On Thursday, my husband and I will visit his family.
THIS THURSDAY MY HUSBAND ME (both-of-us) VISIT HIS FAMILY
200
Show the signs: HURRY, WAIT, STOP
HURRY, WAIT, STOP
300
When two signers are conversing in a crowded area and there’s no room to go behind them, what should you do rather than awkwardly waiting or ducking underneath?
Walk straight through at a normal pace.
300
What are noun & verb pairs in ASL? Give two examples.
1. CHAIR, SIT
2. AIRPORT, FLY
3. DOOR, DOOR-OPEN
300
Show the signs for the days of the week.
SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
300
Translate this into ASL: I have two brothers and one sister. I'm the oldest. I'm 45 years old. My youngest sister is 32 years old.
ME HAVE TWO BROTHER, ONE SISTER
ME OLDEST, ME 45-YEAR-OLD
MY SISTER (ranking-hand - pinky finger)
POINT-PINKY-FINGER 32-YEAR-OLD
300
Translate this into ASL: Are you in pain?
YOU PAIN YOU?
400
Is the term “hearing impaired” considered acceptable or offensive within the Deaf community?
It’s considered offensive; “Deaf” is preferred as it emphasizes identity and culture, not a deficit.
400
What are rocking numbers? Show three examples.
Rocking numbers are used when signing these sets of numbers (like 67, 68) that “twist” slightly to show a difference.
400
Show the signs of the 7 "WH" Questions.
WHAT, WHERE, WHO, WHY, WHEN, HOW, WHICH, HOW-MANY, HOW-MUCH
400
Show the signs:
SHY
HUNGRY
HELP
FAMILY
SHY
HUNGRY
HELP
FAMILY
400
Translate this into ASL: Call 911
AMBULANCE CALL 911
500
What do we call the signing method used by DeafBlind individuals?
Pro-tactile ASL
500
How do you differentiate "ME/I" and MY/MINE?
ME/I - 1 handshape
MY/MINE - Closed 5 handshape
500
Describe the location of the black keys.
WAVE-LEFT, THAT-ONE
500
Door #4: Exit
Translate this into ASL: We are having a fire drill. (Tell the exit)
NOW WE HAVE FIRE DRILL
HALLWAY ENTER
DOOR 4
OUT
500
Translate this into ASL: I don't feel well. I have been vomiting for two days. What should I do?
ME SICK ME. TWO-DAY, ME VOMIT++ ME DO-DO?