Understanding Classifiers in ASL

The video tutorial explains the concept of classifiers in American Sign Language (ASL), highlighting their role in differentiating ASL from English. It covers the basics of classifiers, including their types and uses, such as representing objects, people, and animals. The tutorial also delves into how classifiers can describe shapes and sizes, and demonstrates their usage in movement and interaction. The video encourages viewers to explore more about classifiers in ASL conversations and stories.

What makes ASL significantly different from English?

• The use of numbers

• The use of colors

• The use of alphabets

• The use of classifiers

How many classes of classifiers are there according to the Signing Naturally curriculum?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What does the classifier '1' represent when used with one hand?

• A vehicle

• A person

• An animal

• A building

Which classifier can represent a vehicle like a car or a motorcycle?

• Classifier 1

• Classifier 2

• Classifier 3

• Classifier 4

What can the classifier '2' represent when turned upside down?

• A person's legs

• A person's arms

• A person's head

• A person's torso

What can classifiers show in the category of shapes and sizes?

• The sound of an object

• The outline or perimeter of something

• The color of an object

• The weight of an object

Which classifier can be used to show the shape of a board on a wall?

• Classifier 2

• Classifier 3

• Classifier 4

• Classifier 1

What can the number '4' classifier show on a shirt?

• Polka dots

• Stripes

• Checks

• Plaid

In the well-known video of the gum story, what does the classifier '1' represent?

• A vehicle

• A building

• An animal

• A person

How can the classifier '3' be used to show a car's movement?

• By changing its size

• By maneuvering it in different ways

• By changing its shape

• By changing its color