ASL Classifiers | Describing Things in ASL

This video tutorial explains the concept of classifiers in American Sign Language (ASL), highlighting their significance 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, sizes, and movements, providing examples like the 'gum story' to illustrate their application in ASL conversations and stories.

What makes classifiers a unique component in ASL compared to English?

• They are used to represent sounds.

• They are used to represent colors.

• They are used to represent objects, sizes, and usage.

• They are used to represent emotions.

Which classifier is used to represent a vehicle in ASL?

• Classifier 1

• Classifier 2

• Classifier 3

• Classifier 4

How can classifier 2 be used in ASL?

• To represent an animal

• To represent a vehicle

• To represent two people or a person's legs

• To represent a single person

What can classifiers in the shapes and sizes category show?

• The taste of an object

• The sound of an object

• The outline, perimeter, and volume of an object

• The color of an object

Which classifier can be used to show stripes on clothing?

• Classifier 1

• Classifier 3

• Classifier 4

• Classifier 5

In the gum story, how is classifier 1 used?

• To represent different people with varying mannerisms

• To represent different vehicles

• To represent different animals

• To represent different buildings

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

• By changing its color

• By changing its size

• By changing its sound

• By maneuvering it in different ways