ASL Exam 1 - Units 1 and 2 Questions
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Hello - ANSWERS-Wave like gesture by head
Bye - ANSWERS-
See you later - ANSWERS-1) start with two fingers to the cheek
2) as the hand comes down, the two fingers turn into the L-shape as it points to the other
person
sign - ANSWERS-
Learn - ANSWERS-5 handshape book position with opposite hand grasping from center of palm
and pulling outward
(the picture ends at the face but Jayme only goes upward in motion)
Practice - ANSWERS-A handshape rubbing back and forth of opposite hand extended index
finger
remember - ANSWERS-Thumb from forehead to other thumb
Immerse/ Immersion - ANSWERS-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIAurv1QJcQ
- dominant hand with index and pointer finger in a "hook" shape
,- nondominant hand in the shape of a C that points away from the observer
- the nondominant hand is posterior to the dominant hand. The dominant hand starts above
and then comes below the nondominant hand.
Ready - ANSWERS-- both hands start slightly crossed with fingers in the "R" handshape
- the hands move away towards the side of the body (maintaining the R hand shape)
https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/r/ready.htm#:~:text=The%20sign%20for
%20%22ready%22%20has,sides)%20about%2012%20centimeters%20each.
Now - ANSWERS-
Yes - ANSWERS-s-shaped hand
No - ANSWERS-thumb, index and middle finger tap together while shaking head
https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/n/no.htm
I see/ oh i see/ oh I got it - ANSWERS-y hand shape that goes back and forth
cool/neat - ANSWERS-
ASL - ANSWERS-
Review -
ANSWERS-https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/r/review.htm#:~:text=American
%20Sign%20Language%3A%20%22review%22,counterclockwise%20rotation)%20on%20the
%20palm.
,-dominant hand is upside down L shape
- non-dominant hand is 5-handshape
- the dominant hand goes up and down on the non-dominant hand
Attention Getting in ASL - ANSWERS-1. you could tap the person. it's importnat that you use
your whole hand to tap e them, not just your index finger. You should tap them on the upper
shoulder area of either shoulder. You should not tap someone on the head or the waist.
2. you could wave your hand. if the person is standing some distance away, its fine to wave your
hand in their field of vision. if they are seated close by, DO NOT wave your hand in their face
3. You could use the floor if its made of a material like wood. if you stomp your foot on the floor,
the person will feel the vibrations and turn to look
4. If you want everyone's attention, you can flash the overhead lights. one or two times is
enough. You should never do it longer than that
5. if none of the methods work, you could get the attention of a third person and ask them to
tap the person you want to talk to
What hand to use? - ANSWERS-- if you are right-handed, your right hand is your dominant
signing hand
- if you are left-handed, your left is your domanant.
- when signing, you cannot go back and forth. choose one hand and always use that one as your
dominant hand
The Signing Space - ANSWERS-When you are signing, you space you use is typically from your
head to your waist, from elbow to elbow, and about a foot in front of you body. That is a good
signing space. Don't move your arms too far outside those limits, Keep them within the
designated space
Backchanneling - ANSWERS-the feedback which a listener gives to a speaker to show that they
are follwong or understanding
, - "oh i see"
- a head nod, made either slowly or rapidly
- "yes, I understnad"
If you don't understand the signer you should... - ANSWERS-show confusion
- "I don't understand"
- "can you please repeat yourself"
T/F: Signing is not only in the hands - ANSWERS-True!
When you are watching someone sign, it's important that you should look directly at the face,
so that you can see everything. DO NOT keep your eyes on their hands and arms
Snapshots: Immersion in ASL importance - ANSWERS-In order to learn a language, really acquire
it, immersion is best. Let's say I really want to learn French. I should go to France, meet French
people, socialize with them, and learn from them. That's real immersion. In the same way, if you
really want to immerse yourself in ASL, you should take these three steps. First, you should
interact with others in an ASL classroom. It is important to take a class in which no voice is used,
because your comprehension will improve. Second, if there is an ASL club in your area, take
advantage of the opportunity and attend regularly. You can socialize with others and pick up the
language better. Third, attend events in the Deaf community. Before going, you should first ask
your teacher if it is all right for you to attend that particular event. If your teacher gives you the
go-ahead, feel free to go immerse yourself, interact with people in the community, and learn
more language. Immersion is important. That's how you will successfully learn to sign fluently.
Snapshots: Learning ASL is best when... - ANSWERS-Are you ready to learn ASL? Remember, all
students learn differently. One student might pick things up quickly right away, while another
might struggle at first. That's perfectly fine. One student might make great progress initially,
then plateau, while another might make small gains at first but then have a breakthrough. It's
the same as learning math. Some students understand concepts quickly, and others make slow
progress. That's okay, everyone is different. As you are going along and learning, if you start to
feel there is a lot of information coming at you, and you get overwhelmed, that's okay. As you
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Hello - ANSWERS-Wave like gesture by head
Bye - ANSWERS-
See you later - ANSWERS-1) start with two fingers to the cheek
2) as the hand comes down, the two fingers turn into the L-shape as it points to the other
person
sign - ANSWERS-
Learn - ANSWERS-5 handshape book position with opposite hand grasping from center of palm
and pulling outward
(the picture ends at the face but Jayme only goes upward in motion)
Practice - ANSWERS-A handshape rubbing back and forth of opposite hand extended index
finger
remember - ANSWERS-Thumb from forehead to other thumb
Immerse/ Immersion - ANSWERS-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIAurv1QJcQ
- dominant hand with index and pointer finger in a "hook" shape
,- nondominant hand in the shape of a C that points away from the observer
- the nondominant hand is posterior to the dominant hand. The dominant hand starts above
and then comes below the nondominant hand.
Ready - ANSWERS-- both hands start slightly crossed with fingers in the "R" handshape
- the hands move away towards the side of the body (maintaining the R hand shape)
https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/r/ready.htm#:~:text=The%20sign%20for
%20%22ready%22%20has,sides)%20about%2012%20centimeters%20each.
Now - ANSWERS-
Yes - ANSWERS-s-shaped hand
No - ANSWERS-thumb, index and middle finger tap together while shaking head
https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/n/no.htm
I see/ oh i see/ oh I got it - ANSWERS-y hand shape that goes back and forth
cool/neat - ANSWERS-
ASL - ANSWERS-
Review -
ANSWERS-https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/r/review.htm#:~:text=American
%20Sign%20Language%3A%20%22review%22,counterclockwise%20rotation)%20on%20the
%20palm.
,-dominant hand is upside down L shape
- non-dominant hand is 5-handshape
- the dominant hand goes up and down on the non-dominant hand
Attention Getting in ASL - ANSWERS-1. you could tap the person. it's importnat that you use
your whole hand to tap e them, not just your index finger. You should tap them on the upper
shoulder area of either shoulder. You should not tap someone on the head or the waist.
2. you could wave your hand. if the person is standing some distance away, its fine to wave your
hand in their field of vision. if they are seated close by, DO NOT wave your hand in their face
3. You could use the floor if its made of a material like wood. if you stomp your foot on the floor,
the person will feel the vibrations and turn to look
4. If you want everyone's attention, you can flash the overhead lights. one or two times is
enough. You should never do it longer than that
5. if none of the methods work, you could get the attention of a third person and ask them to
tap the person you want to talk to
What hand to use? - ANSWERS-- if you are right-handed, your right hand is your dominant
signing hand
- if you are left-handed, your left is your domanant.
- when signing, you cannot go back and forth. choose one hand and always use that one as your
dominant hand
The Signing Space - ANSWERS-When you are signing, you space you use is typically from your
head to your waist, from elbow to elbow, and about a foot in front of you body. That is a good
signing space. Don't move your arms too far outside those limits, Keep them within the
designated space
Backchanneling - ANSWERS-the feedback which a listener gives to a speaker to show that they
are follwong or understanding
, - "oh i see"
- a head nod, made either slowly or rapidly
- "yes, I understnad"
If you don't understand the signer you should... - ANSWERS-show confusion
- "I don't understand"
- "can you please repeat yourself"
T/F: Signing is not only in the hands - ANSWERS-True!
When you are watching someone sign, it's important that you should look directly at the face,
so that you can see everything. DO NOT keep your eyes on their hands and arms
Snapshots: Immersion in ASL importance - ANSWERS-In order to learn a language, really acquire
it, immersion is best. Let's say I really want to learn French. I should go to France, meet French
people, socialize with them, and learn from them. That's real immersion. In the same way, if you
really want to immerse yourself in ASL, you should take these three steps. First, you should
interact with others in an ASL classroom. It is important to take a class in which no voice is used,
because your comprehension will improve. Second, if there is an ASL club in your area, take
advantage of the opportunity and attend regularly. You can socialize with others and pick up the
language better. Third, attend events in the Deaf community. Before going, you should first ask
your teacher if it is all right for you to attend that particular event. If your teacher gives you the
go-ahead, feel free to go immerse yourself, interact with people in the community, and learn
more language. Immersion is important. That's how you will successfully learn to sign fluently.
Snapshots: Learning ASL is best when... - ANSWERS-Are you ready to learn ASL? Remember, all
students learn differently. One student might pick things up quickly right away, while another
might struggle at first. That's perfectly fine. One student might make great progress initially,
then plateau, while another might make small gains at first but then have a breakthrough. It's
the same as learning math. Some students understand concepts quickly, and others make slow
progress. That's okay, everyone is different. As you are going along and learning, if you start to
feel there is a lot of information coming at you, and you get overwhelmed, that's okay. As you
