ASL Level 2 Quiz

You are planning a surprise birthday party for a deaf friend and need to discuss the details with another friend who is also deaf. How would you structure your sentences in ASL to explain the plan?

• Use a topic-comment structure, starting with the topic (the party) and then the details.

• Use a chronological structure, starting with the end of the party and moving backwards.

• Use a random structure with no specific grammatical order.

• Use a pictorial representation only, without any grammatical structure.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Imagine you are telling a story in ASL about a recent trip. Which technique would best convey the sequence of events clearly?

• Using role shifting to depict different times.

• Maintaining a neutral body position throughout the narration.

• Using a single handshape for all actions.

• Fingerspelling all location names.

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How would you express in ASL that you are feeling extremely happy about passing an important exam?

• Keep a neutral facial expression and sign the words 'pass' and 'happy'.

• Use exaggerated facial expressions and body movements to sign 'happy' and 'pass'.

• Only use the sign for 'happy' with a slight smile.

• Fingerspell the word 'happy'.

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When describing your daily routine in ASL, how would you indicate the regularity of an activity, such as eating breakfast every morning?

• Sign 'morning' once and then repeat the sign for 'eat' several times.

• Use a time sign at the beginning and then describe the activity.

• Continuously sign 'every morning' before each activity.

• Use non-manual signals like nodding while signing the activities.

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You are discussing future plans in ASL about attending college. Which of the following would be an appropriate way to structure your signs?

• Start with the sign for 'future', followed by 'college' and 'attend'.

• Sign 'attend' repeatedly before mentioning 'college'.

• Use a conditional sentence starting with 'if'.

• Fingerspell the entire plan without using ASL grammar.

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How would you narrate a past event in ASL, such as a vacation last summer?

• Start with the present and move backwards in time.

• Use a lot of fingerspelling to ensure clarity.

• Begin with setting up the time frame first, then describe the events in chronological order.

• Only use present tense signs to describe the past events.

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In ASL, how would you explain a complex emotion like disappointment over a cancelled concert?

• Use a simple frown and sign 'sad'.

• Combine signs for 'expect' and 'not happen' with appropriate facial expressions.

• Only use the sign for 'angry'.

• Fingerspell 'disappointed'.

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When fingerspelling a long word in ASL, what technique ensures clarity and understanding?

• Spell rapidly to maintain flow.

• Spell each letter in quick succession without pauses.

• Use clear, distinct movements for each letter with slight pauses between.

• Use minimal hand movement between letters.

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How would you use ASL to describe a routine that changes slightly every day?

• Sign each day's activities in detail every time.

• Establish a base routine and highlight the changes.

• Only sign the differences, assuming the rest is understood.

• Use a general sign for 'change' repeatedly.

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What is an effective way to use ASL to plan a future group project in a class setting?

• Use a chronological order of tasks with role shifting for different responsibilities.

• Sign all tasks simultaneously to save time.

• Fingerspell the names of all group members before assigning tasks.

• Use a random order and minimal details for each task.

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