What is a classifier?

• The 6th parameter of ASL signs

• Any handshape used to add details to a story

• Specific facial expressions used to describe feelings

• Specific handshapes used to describe items.

This picture is the _____ classifier.

• CL B
• CL 1
• CL C
• CL 3

Which part of language to classifiers represent?

• Nouns and pronouns

• Adverbs and adjectives

• Prepositions

• All of the above

What is a body part classifier (BPCL)?

• A classifier that shows the size of a body

• A classifier that shows how a part of the body outside of the signing area is positioned.

• A classifier that uses direct contact with the upper from part of the body.

• None of the above

What classifier type would be best when signing the following:

The boy sat cross legged on the floor.

• BPCL

• BCL

• ICL

• SCL

What classifier type would be best when signing the following:

The old man walked slowly and bent over while using his walker.

• BCP

• SCL

• PCL

• DCL

There are no ASL grammar rules about the use of classifiers

• True

• False

What will an element classifier describe?

• The elements on the periodic table of elements

• What something looks like

• How natural elements (water, air, fire) move

• How things are handled

What classifier handshape is used to represent a car.

• CL: 3

• CL: 4

• CL: B

• CL: C

Which type of classifier functions as a preposition?

• Semantic classifier

• Descriptive classifier

• Locative classifier

• Plural classifiers