ASL 1  Exam Review

ASL 1 Exam Review

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World Languages

9th - 12th Grade

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Medium

Created by

Sharon Peterson

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This ASL 1 Exam Review covers the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of American Sign Language study at the introductory high school level, typically grades 9-12. The quiz comprehensively addresses the five parameters of ASL (handshape, location, movement, palm orientation, and non-manual signals), essential grammar structures including negation and question formation, and the critical distinction between ASL and English syntax. Students must understand iconic versus arbitrary signs, the role of non-manual signals in conveying meaning, proper fingerspelling techniques, and the concept of eye gaze and deixis in ASL discourse. The assessment also requires knowledge of Deaf culture protocols, including appropriate attention-getting methods, introduction customs that differ for hearing and deaf individuals, and community etiquette such as proper leave-taking behaviors. Created by Sharon Peterson, a World Languages teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit exam preparation tool, formative assessment for gauging student readiness, or comprehensive review before summative evaluation. The quiz can be implemented as homework to reinforce class learning, used during review sessions to identify knowledge gaps, or deployed as a practice assessment to build student confidence before formal testing. The content aligns with World Languages standards for ASL instruction, supporting students' development of intercultural competence and communication skills in a visual-spatial language while building foundational knowledge of Deaf culture and community norms that are essential for respectful and effective communication.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which one is an "iconic" sign?

clear
erase
ask
church

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To make a positive statement negative in ASL, one should

Shake head while signing the statement
Change the handshape of the object in the sentence
Raise eyebrows while signing the statement.
ign “no” at the beginning of the sentence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

ASL does not need the little words of English like is, to, and are because these words are

Not part of ASL
Already included in each sign
Too small
Too large

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The difference between the sign "Do you mind?" and "I don't mind." is in which of the 5 parameters?

hand shape
location
movement
non-manual signals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The knowledge that English has multiple meaning words, like get, run, and light is important because

The words are signed the same regardless of meaning
The words are signed differently, depending on meaning
English grammar is different than ASL grammar
The five parameters of each word must be considered

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Oralism" is a philosophy that embraces 

Deaf people learning speech and lipreading skills
Deaf culture
The idea that hearing is better than deaf
Both orange & blue

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Eye contact, head nods, and signs like “Oh I see” are all considered:

Non-manual signals
The five parameters
Active listening behaviors
Closing signals

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