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Type out or list 2 of your all-time favorite signs that you have learned in or out of class. Separate each word/sign using a comma. (appropriate answers only, this question is worth 2 points)

Example: TRAIN-GONE, POPCORN

Which of these are examples of greetings or conversation starters in ASL? (check all that apply)

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What is this sign?

• PIANO

• FINGERSPELL

• WAIT

• TYPE

What is being fingerspelled?

• PIG

• WIN

• FIG

• FIN

For many thousands of years people have used their hands and arms to "talk" to people who didn't speak their own language.  Such motions with the arms and hand are known as sign language.  Sign language is one language that everyone speaks.  In sign language there is no:

• message

• motion

• sound

• words

What is being fingerspelled?

• PENNY

• KENNY

• BILLY

• KELLY

Which number does this sign represent?

• 3

• 26

• 23

• 16

What does this sign represent?

• BEARD

• COLOR

• FAVORITE

• WAIT

What does this sign represent?

• SOON

• BIRTHDAY

• FAVORITE

• SHINY

Why are the 5 Parameters of ASL so important?

• They allow signers to be more creative and flexible in expressing themselves.

• They contribute to the aesthetic appeal of signing.

• To reflects different cultural influences.

• To ensure that you don't accidentally sign something different from what you intend.