WorksheetsDeaf Culture, Greetings and Farwell Signs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 39mins
How does the speaker describe the role of body language in American Sign Language?
Body language is separate from American Sign Language
Body language is included in American Sign Language, unlike in spoken English
Body language is only used by hearing people learning ASL
Body language is discouraged when using formal ASL
What does the speaker mean by "home signs"?
Signs that are formally taught in ASL class
Signs used only when communicating with family members who can hear
Invented or "lazy" signs used for home communication that others might not understand
Signs that are universally recognized in the deaf community
What is one reason the speaker finds ASL class challenging?
The teacher speaks too quickly
They learned about rules, structures, and glossing they didn't know existed
The class is taught entirely in written English
They have to teach other students who don't know ASL
What communication difficulty does the speaker experience with hearing people?
Hearing people refuse to learn sign language
Hearing people speak too loudly
Hearing people misunderstand the deaf community's culture
the Deaf sometimes say wrong words, mispronounce words, or don't understand complex words
According to the speaker, how do conversations among deaf people differ from conversations among hearing people?
Deaf conversations are more direct and brief
Hearing conversations include more emotional content
Deaf conversations tend to be longer, with topics that drift and return
Hearing conversations require more physical space between participants
What adaptation for deaf communication in the home environment is mentioned in the video?
Special sound-amplifying devices
Light-flashing systems connected to doorbells and phones
Text-to-speech conversion software
Vibrating floor systems
How does the speaker explain the importance of touch within deaf culture?
Touch is generally avoided in deaf culture
Touch is only acceptable between close friends
Deaf people are typically comfortable with being touched, unlike many hearing people
Touch is used only when other communication methods fail
What benefit does the speaker mention about meeting another deaf person for the first time?
They can't practice new signs together because ASL is different for each person.
They can share information only about each other's schools
They form friendships quickly despite being strangers because they are both Deaf, and can feel like they've known each other for a long time.
They are afraid of each other at first and must use an interpreter.
What message does the speaker have for hearing people about how they should view deaf people?
As people needing special accommodations
As people with a disability that needs to be fixed
As people who prefer to stay within their own community
As humans who are the same as hearing people, just unable to hear
How does the speaker describe the use of space in deaf conversations compared to hearing conversations?
Deaf people stand closer together when conversing
Hearing people use more hand gestures in their space
Deaf people stand further apart when conversing
Hearing and deaf people use the same amount of space when communicating
What is the correct way to get a deaf person's attention before starting a conversation?
Shout loudly so they might hear you
Wave, tap on their shoulder, or flash the lights
Start signing immediately and they will notice
Use a hearing aid or other assistive device
When signing "HELLO" in ASL, where should your hand be positioned?
At your chest level
At your waist level
At your forehead level
At your shoulder level
What is the best way to explain which sign represents "WHAT'S UP?" in ASL?
Middle fingers on the chest going upward
Both hands waving side to side
Index finger pointing upward
Hand moving from chin to non-dominant hand
How is the sign for "MORNING" related to the sun?
It shows the sun at its highest point
It represents the sun setting
It mimics the sun rising
It shows the sun being blocked by clouds
What is unique about goodbyes in Deaf culture according to the video?
They are very brief and formal
They only happen through text messages
They can be very long as each person says goodbye to everyone
They must always include the "I love you" hand sign
What is the best way to explain how to you sign "FRIEND" in ASL?
Pointing to yourself and then to another person
Making a heart shape with your hands
Mimicking giving someone a hug
Interlocking your fingers together
In Deaf culture, who can give you a sign name?
Your ASL teacher
Only a deaf person
You can create your own
Your hearing friends who know ASL
What is the best explination for the correct way to sign "DEAF" in ASL?
Pointing to your ear only
Making a "D" handshape near your ear
Pointing to your mouth and then your ear
Covering both ears with your hands
When signing "LATER," what handshape is used?
The letter "L" hand flicking forward
The letter "S" hand moving in a circle
The letter "T" hand tapping your wrist
The letter "W" hand moving away from you
What does the "I love you" hand sign often mean when deaf people are leaving?
A romantic expression of love
A sign of deep friendship
A casual "love to everybody"
A formal farewell between family members
