Vocabulary
Translate to ASL:
Yesterday I went horseback riding.
YESTERDAY I GO HORSEBACK RIDING.
How old was Matt Hamill when he became deaf?
He was born deaf.
What is an iconic sign?
A sign that resembles the word being signed.
Sign:
1:00 PM
AFTERNOON TIME 1
The Rule of 9 incorporates which numbers?
The numbers 1-9.
Translate to ASL:
Our hockey team is terrible.
OUR HOCKEY TEAM UNSKILLED.
What school did Matt Hamill attend after leaving Purdue?
RIT
What is an arbitrary sign?
A sign that does not resemble the word being signed.
Sign:
In two weeks
IN-TWO-WEEKS
How do you indicate AM and PM when signing?
AM: MORNING
PM: AFTERNOON or EVENING/NIGHT
Translate to ASL:
Do you want to go surfing with me tomorrow at 1 PM?
TOMORROW AFTERNOON TIME 1 YOU WANT GO SURF WITH ME?
What age did Derrick Coleman go deaf?
He became deaf when he was 3 years old.
Is FISHING an iconic or arbitrary sign?
Iconic
Sign:
5:30 AM
MORNING TIME 5:30
Why did Matt Hamill leave Purdue?
He left due to low grades and isolation.
Translate to ASL:
I will join the gymnastics team with my friend Sarah.
FUTURE I JOIN GYMNASTICS TEAM WITH MY FRIEND SARAH (fs).
What caused Derrick Coleman's deafness?
Spinal Meningitis
Is VACATION an iconic or arbitrary sign?
Arbitrary
Sign:
8 months ago
8-MONTHS-AGO
True or False:
If talking about more than one time sign, the signer always starts with the specific time sign.
False:
The signer would always start with the general time sign and then become more specific.
Translate to ASL:
Three years ago, I remember our basketball team won an award.
3-YEARS-AGO I REMEMBER OUR BASKETBALL TEAM WIN AWARD.
What was William Hoy "Dummy" noted for?
He was noted for being the most accomplished deaf player in Major League history.
Is COOK an iconic or arbitrary sign?
Arbitrary
Sign:
22 years ago
PAST 22 YEAR
Which student from Gallaudet University invented the football huddle and when?
Paul Hubbard invented the football huddle in 1892.