Master ASL Unit 1

What does ASL stand for?

• Asian Sign Language

• American Sign Language

• Australian Sign Language

• Advanced Sign Language

What is the sign for 'hello' in ASL?

• Waving hand in front of face

• Thumbs up

• Pointing finger

• Clapping hands

How is the sign for 'thank you' performed in ASL?

• By tapping your foot on the ground

• By making a peace sign with your fingers

• The sign for 'thank you' in ASL is performed by taking your dominant hand and placing it on your chin, then moving it forward and down in a small arc.

• By waving both hands in the air

What is the importance of facial expressions in ASL?

• Facial expressions in ASL have no impact on conveying meaning

• ASL does not use facial expressions at all

• Facial expressions in ASL are only used for entertainment purposes

• Facial expressions in ASL convey grammatical information and add nuance to the signs.

Explain the concept of fingerspelling in ASL.

• Fingerspelling is the process of using colors to represent words in ASL.

• Fingerspelling is the process of using handshapes to represent the letters of the alphabet in ASL.

• Fingerspelling is the process of using body movements to convey messages in ASL.

• Fingerspelling is the process of using facial expressions to communicate in ASL.

What are the different parameters of ASL signs?

• color, size, shape, and texture

• handshape, movement, location, and palm orientation

• volume, pitch, tone, and rhythm

• speed, agility, strength, and flexibility

Describe the role of non-manual signals in ASL.

• Non-manual signals in ASL convey grammatical information and add nuance to signs.

• Non-manual signals in ASL are used for musical expression

• Non-manual signals in ASL are only used by beginners

• Non-manual signals in ASL have no impact on the meaning of signs

What is the sign for 'yes' in ASL?

• Thumbs up

• Pointing finger

• Fist moving up and down

• Clapping hands

Explain the difference between ASL and Signed English.

• ASL is only used by deaf people, while Signed English is used by hearing people.

• ASL uses the Latin alphabet, while Signed English uses the American Sign Language alphabet.

• ASL is a complete, natural language with its own grammar and syntax, while Signed English is a sign system that follows English word order and includes signs for every English word.

• ASL is a written language, while Signed English is a spoken language.

Why is it important to understand Deaf culture when learning ASL?

• To provide context and insight into the language, communication, and social norms of the Deaf community.

• To ignore the cultural significance of ASL

• To perpetuate stereotypes and misconceptions about the Deaf community

• To exclude the Deaf community from language learning