ASL 1A Final Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers6
Key parts of most signs include handshape, the movement of your hand or arm, and posture. -
ANSWERS-False
ASL has its own full written language separate from English. - ANSWERS-False
Before there was an accepted standard sign language, members of the Deaf community began
to develop their own signs at home in order to communicate with one another. - ANSWERS-True
Why did Martha's Vineyard Sign Language develop? - ANSWERS-There was a hereditary form of
deafness in the community.
deaf culture - ANSWERS-The social beliefs, traditions, art, history, and recreation that occur
among people who are brought together by sign language and influenced by deafness.
Home signing would most likely be used in which of the following scenarios? An ASL teacher
visiting the home of one of their students, A Hard of Hearing person communicating with a
Hearing person, Among a group of friends signing to each other after school, or Among Deaf
family members who all live on an isolated island. - ANSWERS-Among Deaf family members who
all live on an isolated island.
What two states were integral in the origins of American Sign Language? - ANSWERS-
Connecticut and Massachusetts
home sign - ANSWERS-a form of communication developed by a Deaf person who has no access
to learning a sign language
, The term "deaf" (or "Deaf") can be used both as a condition and as a proper noun. - ANSWERS-
True
The capitalized descriptor for a Deaf person is derived from the "Deaf Community," which is a
proper noun. - ANSWERS-True
The sign for "married" works for both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. - ANSWERS-True
Most Deaf people have no functional use of their vocal cords at all. - ANSWERS-False
The term "Hearing-Impaired" is interchangeable with "Hard of Hearing." - ANSWERS-False
How are the signs for "thank you" and "you're welcome" related? - ANSWERS-They are exactly
the same!
What is common law - ANSWERS-When two people agree to be husband and wife (wife and
wife or husband and husband) even though they did not have a civil or religious marriage
ceremony.
You are attending a Deaf event and have just spotted your friend Shelly, who you are very happy
to see! In keeping with the common practice in the Deaf community, how would you greet her?
- ANSWERS-A hug!
What is another way to think of the signs for "son" and "daughter"? - ANSWERS-"male baby"
and "female baby"
Describes the extent to which many families with Deaf children learn ASL - ANSWERS-Some
families with Deaf children become fluent in ASL, but many do not.
Questions and Answers6
Key parts of most signs include handshape, the movement of your hand or arm, and posture. -
ANSWERS-False
ASL has its own full written language separate from English. - ANSWERS-False
Before there was an accepted standard sign language, members of the Deaf community began
to develop their own signs at home in order to communicate with one another. - ANSWERS-True
Why did Martha's Vineyard Sign Language develop? - ANSWERS-There was a hereditary form of
deafness in the community.
deaf culture - ANSWERS-The social beliefs, traditions, art, history, and recreation that occur
among people who are brought together by sign language and influenced by deafness.
Home signing would most likely be used in which of the following scenarios? An ASL teacher
visiting the home of one of their students, A Hard of Hearing person communicating with a
Hearing person, Among a group of friends signing to each other after school, or Among Deaf
family members who all live on an isolated island. - ANSWERS-Among Deaf family members who
all live on an isolated island.
What two states were integral in the origins of American Sign Language? - ANSWERS-
Connecticut and Massachusetts
home sign - ANSWERS-a form of communication developed by a Deaf person who has no access
to learning a sign language
, The term "deaf" (or "Deaf") can be used both as a condition and as a proper noun. - ANSWERS-
True
The capitalized descriptor for a Deaf person is derived from the "Deaf Community," which is a
proper noun. - ANSWERS-True
The sign for "married" works for both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. - ANSWERS-True
Most Deaf people have no functional use of their vocal cords at all. - ANSWERS-False
The term "Hearing-Impaired" is interchangeable with "Hard of Hearing." - ANSWERS-False
How are the signs for "thank you" and "you're welcome" related? - ANSWERS-They are exactly
the same!
What is common law - ANSWERS-When two people agree to be husband and wife (wife and
wife or husband and husband) even though they did not have a civil or religious marriage
ceremony.
You are attending a Deaf event and have just spotted your friend Shelly, who you are very happy
to see! In keeping with the common practice in the Deaf community, how would you greet her?
- ANSWERS-A hug!
What is another way to think of the signs for "son" and "daughter"? - ANSWERS-"male baby"
and "female baby"
Describes the extent to which many families with Deaf children learn ASL - ANSWERS-Some
families with Deaf children become fluent in ASL, but many do not.
