American Sign Language Basics

This video tutorial introduces beginners to American Sign Language (ASL) by teaching the first 25 essential signs. It covers the five key elements of ASL: hand shape, palm orientation, movement, location, and non-manual signals. The tutorial also demonstrates how to form basic sentences in ASL and provides additional resources for further learning.

What is the main focus of this video tutorial?

• Understanding the history of ASL

• Learning advanced ASL signs

• Practicing ASL grammar

• Learning the first 25 signs in ASL

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key components of a sign?

• Color of the hand

• Facial expression

• Hand shape

• Palm orientation

How is the sign for 'HELLO' performed?

• By waving both hands

• By moving the dominant hand from the forehead outward

• By clapping hands together

• By pointing to the chest

What is the correct hand shape for the sign 'ME'?

• Thumb pointing to the chest

• Index finger pointing to the chest

• Fist with thumb up

• Palm facing outward

Which sign is represented by the action of milking a cow?

• CAT

• MILK

• DOG

• EAT

How do you sign 'THANK YOU'?

• By waving both hands

• By placing a flat hand on the chest

• By moving the hand outward from the chin

• By nodding the head

What is the sign for 'BATHROOM' based on?

• The letter T for toilet

• The letter B for bathroom

• A waving hand

• A pointing finger

Which sign involves using the thumb and middle finger to pull away from the body?

• FINE

• HELP

• LIKE

• LEARN

How do you sign 'LEARN'?

• By waving both hands

• By pointing to the chest

• By nodding the head

• By picking up something and putting it in your head

What is the ASL sign for 'NICE TO MEET YOU'?

• ME FINE ME

• HELLO MY NAME

• NICE MEET YOU

• HOW YOU