ASL Fingerspelling Quiz

What is the approximate number of signs in ASL compared to words in the English language?

• 200,000 signs in ASL and 10,000 words in English

• 10,000 signs in ASL and 200,000 words in English

• 50,000 signs in ASL and 100,000 words in English

• 100,000 signs in ASL and 50,000 words in English

When fingerspelling, what should you focus on instead of individual letters?

• The size of the letters

• The color of the hand

• The speed of the spelling

• The entire word

How should you handle double letters when fingerspelling?

• Slightly move your hand over

• Bounce the letters

• Open and close your hand

• Skip one of the letters

What is a recommended way to correct a mistake while fingerspelling?

• Start over from the beginning

• Make a big gesture to erase it

• Ignore the mistake and continue

• Simply wave and correct the letter

How do you indicate an apostrophe when fingerspelling a word like O'Malley?

• Use a different hand shape

• Twist the letter

• Skip the apostrophe

• Pause briefly

What is the correct way to show a hyphen when fingerspelling?

• Pause and continue

• Use a different hand shape

• Skip the hyphen

• Pull your index finger down and touch with your thumb

In what situations are surnames typically fingerspelled in ASL?

• When signing with children

• When meeting new people

• In formal situations

• In casual conversations

Why is it important not to make up signs in ASL?

• It is considered rude

• It is not allowed in ASL

• It is faster to fingerspell

• It can confuse others

What should you do if you don't understand a fingerspelled word?

• Ignore it

• Ask them to fingerspell it again

• Change the topic

• Guess the word

What is the best way to improve your fingerspelling skills?

• Read ASL books

• Practice alone

• Watch ASL videos

• Sign with others