American Sign Language Mastery

In ASL, what is the typical sentence structure?

• Subject-Verb-Object

• Time-Subject-Verb-Object

• Object-Subject-Verb

• Verb-Subject-Object

Which of the following is NOT a non-manual marker in ASL?

• Raised eyebrows

• Mouth morphemes

• Shoulder shifting

• Finger spelling

How do you indicate a question that requires a yes or no answer in ASL?

• Tilt your head forward

• Tilt your head sideways

• Raise your eyebrows

• Close your eyes

What is the role of facial expressions in ASL grammar?

• They are used to show emotion only

• They have no grammatical significance

• They are used to differentiate between statements and questions

• They are optional and rarely used

In ASL, how do you express the concept of "every week"?

• Sign "WEEK" repeatedly

• Sign "WEEK" with a circular movement

• Sign "WEEK" with a shaking movement

• Sign "WEEK" once with an emphasis

What is the purpose of classifiers in ASL?

• To replace nouns

• To indicate verb tense

• To represent specific nouns or verbs in a visual way

• To show the number of items

How do you indicate the subject of a sentence in ASL if it is not explicitly signed?

• By pointing to the person or object

• By spelling out the subject's name

• By using a classifier

• By using facial expressions

In ASL, what is the correct way to refer to a third person not present in the conversation?

• Use a sign that represents their job or role

• Point to an empty space where the person would be

• Spell out the person's name every time

• Use the sign for "person" followed by a descriptive sign

What is the significance of palm orientation in ASL grammar?

• It is used to express politeness

• It has no particular significance

• It can change the meaning of signs

• It is used to indicate verb tense

How is negation expressed in ASL?

• By shaking the head while signing the verb

• By signing "NO" before the verb

• By reversing the movement of the sign

• By signing "NOT" after the verb