Noun-Verb Pairs in ASL

What are the two main categories of ASL signs?

• Animals and Plants

• Nouns and Verbs

• Numbers and Letters

• Colors and Shapes

How can you identify a noun sign in ASL?

• By its color

• By its repeated short movements

• By its size

• By its sound

Which of the following is an example of a noun sign?

• BOOK

• WRITE

• SIT

• OPEN-DOOR

How can you identify a verb sign in ASL?

• By its repeated short movements

• By its one big movement

• By its color

• By its sound

Which of the following is an example of a verb sign?

• PHONE

• CHAIR

• PEN/PENCIL

• DRIVE-THERE

What is the main difference between noun and verb signs in ASL?

• Nouns have repeated short movements, verbs have one big movement

• Nouns are larger than verbs

• Nouns are more colorful than verbs

• Nouns are louder than verbs

Which of the following is NOT a noun sign?

• FLY-THERE

• CHAIR

• BOOK

• PLANE

Which of the following is NOT a verb sign?

• OPEN-DOOR

• WRITE

• PHONE

• SIT

How can you determine if an ASL sign is a noun or a verb?

• By its color

• By its size

• By its sound

• By its movement