ASL semester 2 final exam guide
questions and answers3
4 parameters of every sign - ANSWERS-1. Hand shape
2. location
3. movement
4. palm orientation
What does NMM stand for - ANSWERS-Non- manual markers
ex. movement of eyebrows
What are the three non-manual markers used to ask wh- word questions and a yes-no question
- ANSWERS-1. slightly open mouth
2. bring checks and shoulder closer together
When describing the size of you house you could use 3 different NMM to demonstrate size.
What are the 3 NMM? - ANSWERS-1. Open mouth
2. Rause eyebrows
3. Exaggerate hand movement
What is the dominant and non-dominant hands? What are you doing wrong if I tell you stop
"switching hands"? - ANSWERS-The signer is only supposed to sign with one dominant hand. For
example, you are only signing with your right hand because that is what you write with.
Why is it important to focus on the signers face? - ANSWERS-Because this is where they have
NMM and facial expressions.
questions and answers3
4 parameters of every sign - ANSWERS-1. Hand shape
2. location
3. movement
4. palm orientation
What does NMM stand for - ANSWERS-Non- manual markers
ex. movement of eyebrows
What are the three non-manual markers used to ask wh- word questions and a yes-no question
- ANSWERS-1. slightly open mouth
2. bring checks and shoulder closer together
When describing the size of you house you could use 3 different NMM to demonstrate size.
What are the 3 NMM? - ANSWERS-1. Open mouth
2. Rause eyebrows
3. Exaggerate hand movement
What is the dominant and non-dominant hands? What are you doing wrong if I tell you stop
"switching hands"? - ANSWERS-The signer is only supposed to sign with one dominant hand. For
example, you are only signing with your right hand because that is what you write with.
Why is it important to focus on the signers face? - ANSWERS-Because this is where they have
NMM and facial expressions.
