Family Signs in ASL

This video tutorial teaches family signs in sign language, covering basic and extended family members, friends, and relationships. It explains the difference between masculine and feminine signs, provides examples of each sign, and concludes with practice sentences to reinforce learning.

What is the general rule for the placement of masculine and feminine signs?

• Masculine signs are at the bottom of the face, feminine signs are at the top.

• Masculine signs are on the chin, feminine signs are on the forehead.

• Masculine signs are at the top of the face, feminine signs are at the bottom.

• Masculine signs are on the left side of the face, feminine signs are on the right.

How is the sign for 'mother' performed?

• The letter F in a group of people.

• The index finger from the chin down.

• The five hand on the chin.

• The five hand on the forehead.

Which sign involves the index fingers coming from the forehead down together?

• Sister

• Brother

• Father

• Mother

What is the sign for 'grandfather'?

• The letter G on the chin.

• The letter G on the forehead.

• The sign for father but it bounces out.

• The sign for mother but it bounces out.

How do you sign 'friend'?

• The letter A twisting at the chin.

• The letter D hands meeting for a date.

• The letter F in a group of people.

• Think of you and your friend giving each other a hug.

What is the sign for 'divorced'?

• Letter F hands going in separate directions.

• Letter F hands coming together.

• Letter D hands going in separate directions.

• Letter D hands coming together.

How is the sign for 'uncle' performed?

• The letter U twisting back and forth at the chin.

• The letter U twisting back and forth at the top of the head.

• The letter A twisting at the chin.

• The letter A twisting at the top of the head.