ASL Quiz

What is fingerspelling used for in American Sign Language (ASL)?

• To express complex grammatical structures

• To sign abstract concepts that don't have signs

• To spell out names and places

• To indicate the number of items

How is the number 20 signed in ASL?

• By shaking the 'V' handshape

• By tapping the index finger and thumb together twice

• By waving the 'L' handshape

• By flicking the '2' handshape into a '0'

Which of the following is a common greeting in ASL?

• Waving one hand

• Clapping hands together

• Shaking both hands in front of you

• Tapping your chest twice

How do you say "Thank you" in ASL?

• By tapping your chin with a flat hand and moving it away from your face

• By placing your hand over your heart

• By making a 'T' handshape and shaking it

• By making a 'Y' handshape and waving it

What is an important aspect of Deaf culture to remember?

• Speaking loudly to get a Deaf person's attention

• Maintaining eye contact during sign language communication

• Avoiding the use of sign language in public places

• Encouraging Deaf people to read lips instead of signing

Who was Laurent Clerc?

• The inventor of the first sign language

• A famous Deaf actor

• A pioneer in Deaf education in America

• The first Deaf person to graduate from a university

In ASL grammar, what does the movement of a sign typically indicate?

• The tense of the verb

• The location of the object

• The number of objects

• The question form of the sentence

How do you sign "I love you" in ASL?

• By making a heart shape with both hands

• By crossing your arms over your chest

• By holding up the pinky, index finger, and thumb

• By making a 'C' handshape over your heart

What is NOT a recommended way to get a Deaf person's attention?

• Tapping them lightly on the shoulder

• Flashing the lights in the room

• Yelling from across the room

• Waving your hand in their line of sight

What sign is used to express "Yes" in ASL?

• Nodding your head

• Shaking your head

• Making a fist and moving it up and down

• Making a 'Y' handshape and shaking it side to side