Colors in American Sign Language (ASL)

The video tutorial explains the importance of focusing on facial expressions when communicating in sign language, as they can convey meaning. It then introduces how colors are represented in sign language, often using objects associated with those colors. The tutorial further explains the use of specific hand shapes and movements to indicate different colors. Finally, it includes a practice session where viewers can test their understanding of color signs.

When communicating in sign language, where should your focus be to understand the meaning better?

• On the torso

• On the hands

• On the face

• On the feet

How is the color 'red' typically signed in sign language?

• By pointing to the lips and moving downward

• By squeezing an imaginary orange

• By drawing a line across the forehead

• By shaking the hand from the elbow

Which action is used to sign the color 'orange'?

• Shaking the hand from the elbow

• Drawing a line across the forehead

• Squeezing an imaginary orange

• Pointing to the lips

What hand shape and movement are used to sign the color 'blue'?

• P handshape, shake outward

• Y handshape, shake outward

• B handshape, shake from the elbow

• G handshape, shake outward

Which hand shape is used to sign the color 'purple'?

• B handshape

• P handshape

• Y handshape

• G handshape