What is American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) A form of written language
B) A form of non-verbal communication using gestures and signs
C) A spoken language
D) A form of body language
Answer: B) A form of non-verbal communication using gestures and signs
How many handshapes are typically used in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 45
Answer: C) 20
What is the primary mode of communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing?
A) Verbal communication
B) Written communication
C) American Sign Language (ASL)
D) Body language
Answer: C) American Sign Language (ASL)
What does it mean to fingerspell in sign language?
A) To sign using only the fingers
B) To spell words letter by letter using handshapes corresponding to each letter
C) To use facial expressions in sign language
D) To sign rapidly without clear gestures
Answer: B) To spell words letter by letter using handshapes corresponding to each letter
In ASL, what does it mean to “sign with fluency”?
A) To sign quickly without clear gestures
B) To sign with speed and accuracy
C) To use complex signs only
D) To avoid facial expressions while signing
Answer: B) To sign with speed and accuracy
What is the difference between ASL and Signed English?
A) ASL is a form of non-verbal communication, while Signed English is a spoken language.
B) ASL uses more facial expressions, while Signed English is more literal and follows English grammar.
C) ASL is used in written communication, while Signed English is used in verbal communication.
D) ASL is primarily used by hearing individuals, while Signed English is used by deaf individuals.
Answer: B) ASL uses more facial expressions, while Signed English is more literal and follows English grammar.
What is the role of facial expressions in sign language?
A) To convey emotions and grammatical information
B) To replace hand gestures
C) To confuse the listener
D) To speed up communication
Answer: A) To convey emotions and grammatical information
What is the sign for “thank you” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Thumbs up
B) A wave with the palm facing out
C) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward
D) Making a fist and tapping the chest twice
Answer: C) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward
What is the importance of finger spelling in ASL?
A) It is rarely used in ASL
B) It helps convey specific words, names, and technical terms
C) It is used only for numbers
D) It replaces sign language gestures
Answer: B) It helps convey specific words, names, and technical terms
How is the direction of movement important in sign language?
A) It is not important
B) It conveys different meanings and grammatical information
C) It is used only for numbers
D) It helps speed up communication
Answer: B) It conveys different meanings and grammatical information
What is the sign for “hello” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Waving with the palm facing inward
B) Tapping the nose twice
C) Making a peace sign with the fingers
D) Clapping the hands twice
Answer: A) Waving with the palm facing inward
What does it mean to “sign with precision” in ASL?
A) To sign slowly without clear gestures
B) To sign with clarity and accuracy
C) To use facial expressions excessively
D) To use only basic signs
Answer: B) To sign with clarity and accuracy
What is the sign for “yes” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Nodding the head up and down
B) Shaking the head from side to side
C) Making a thumbs-up gesture
D) Lifting the eyebrows
Answer: A) Nodding the head up and down
What is the manual alphabet used in ASL called?
A) The English alphabet
B) The Sign Language Alphabet
C) The ASL alphabet
D) The fingerspelling alphabet
Answer: D) The fingerspelling alphabet
What is the sign for “sorry” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a fist and touching the forehead
B) Placing the hand over the heart
C) Tapping the shoulder twice
D) Shrugging the shoulders
Answer: B) Placing the hand over the heart
What is the role of classifiers in sign language?
A) To replace signs with facial expressions
B) To convey size, shape, and movement of objects
C) To convey emotions
D) To speed up communication
Answer: B) To convey size, shape, and movement of objects
What does it mean to “sign with rhythm” in ASL?
A) To sign slowly without clear gestures
B) To sign with a consistent pace and flow
C) To use only facial expressions
D) To avoid fingerspelling
Answer: B) To sign with a consistent pace and flow
What is the sign for “help” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Clapping the hands twice
B) Making a fist and shaking it
C) Extending the right hand palm up and making a lifting motion with the left hand
D) Tapping the forehead twice
Answer: C) Extending the right hand palm up and making a lifting motion with the left hand
What is the role of non-manual markers in sign language?
A) To replace hand gestures
B) To convey
What is the sign for “thank you” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Thumbs up
B) A wave with the palm facing out
C) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward
D) Making a fist and tapping the chest twice
Answer: C) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward
What is the importance of finger spelling in ASL?
A) It is rarely used in ASL
B) It helps convey specific words, names, and technical terms
C) It is used only for numbers
D) It replaces sign language gestures
Answer: B) It helps convey specific words, names, and technical terms
How is the direction of movement important in sign language?
A) It is not important
B) It conveys different meanings and grammatical information
C) It is used only for numbers
D) It helps speed up communication
Answer: B) It conveys different meanings and grammatical information
What is the sign for “hello” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Waving with the palm facing inward
B) Tapping the nose twice
C) Making a peace sign with the fingers
D) Clapping the hands twice
Answer: A) Waving with the palm facing inward
What does it mean to “sign with precision” in ASL?
A) To sign slowly without clear gestures
B) To sign with clarity and accuracy
C) To use facial expressions excessively
D) To use only basic signs
Answer: B) To sign with clarity and accuracy
What is the sign for “yes” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Nodding the head up and down
B) Shaking the head from side to side
C) Making a thumbs-up gesture
D) Lifting the eyebrows
Answer: A) Nodding the head up and down
What is the manual alphabet used in ASL called?
A) The English alphabet
B) The Sign Language Alphabet
C) The ASL alphabet
D) The fingerspelling alphabet
Answer: D) The fingerspelling alphabet
What is the sign for “sorry” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a fist and touching the forehead
B) Placing the hand over the heart
C) Tapping the shoulder twice
D) Shrugging the shoulders
Answer: B) Placing the hand over the heart
What is the role of classifiers in sign language?
A) To replace signs with facial expressions
B) To convey size, shape, and movement of objects
C) To convey emotions
D) To speed up communication
Answer: B) To convey size, shape, and movement of objects
What does it mean to “sign with rhythm” in ASL?
A) To sign slowly without clear gestures
B) To sign with a consistent pace and flow
C) To use only facial expressions
D) To avoid fingerspelling
Answer: B) To sign with a consistent pace and flow
What is the sign for “help” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Clapping the hands twice
B) Making a fist and shaking it
C) Extending the right hand palm up and making a lifting motion with the left hand
D) Tapping the forehead twice
Answer: C) Extending the right hand palm up and making a lifting motion with the left hand
What is the role of non-manual markers in sign language?
A) To replace hand gestures
B) To convey grammatical information and emotions
C) To avoid fingerspelling
D) To speed up communication
Answer: B) To convey grammatical information and emotions
What is the sign for “family” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Pointing to the forehead
B) Making a heart shape with the hands
C) Interlocking the fingers of both hands
D) Tapping the chest twice
Answer: C) Interlocking the fingers of both hands
What is the sign for “birthday” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Holding up the index finger
B) Clapping the hands twice
C) Moving both hands in a circular motion near the chest
D) Pointing to the wrist
Answer: C) Moving both hands in a circular motion near the chest
How is facial expression used in sign language?
A) To replace hand gestures
B) To convey emotions and grammatical information
C) To avoid fingerspelling
D) To speed up communication
Answer: B) To convey emotions and grammatical information
What is the sign for “I love you” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a heart shape with the hands
B) Pointing to the eyes, then the heart, and then the person
C) Clapping the hands twice
D) Tapping the chest twice
Answer: B) Pointing to the eyes, then the heart, and then the person
What is the sign for “thanksgiving” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a turkey shape with the hands
B) Holding up three fingers of each hand and circling them
C) Tapping the forehead twice
D) Making a heart shape with the hands
Answer: B) Holding up three fingers of each hand and circling them
How do you sign “good morning” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Waving with the palm facing inward
B) Tapping the forehead twice
C) Pointing to the sky
D) Making a circle with the hands near the chest
Answer: A) Waving with the palm facing inward
What is the sign for “please” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward
B) Making a fist and shaking it
C) Rubbing the chest with the palm of the hand
D) Clapping the hands twice
Answer: A) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward
How do you sign “thank you very much” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a thumbs-up gesture
B) Pointing to the eyes, then the heart, and then the person
C) Tapping the chest twice
D) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward twice
Answer: D) Placing the fingertips of the right hand on the chin and moving the hand outward twice
What is the sign for “finished” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Clapping the hands twice
B) Making a thumbs-up gesture
C) Waving with the palm facing inward
D) Closing the fist with the thumb inside
Answer: D) Closing the fist with the thumb inside
How do you sign “nice to meet you” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a heart shape with the hands
B) Waving with the palm facing inward
C) Shaking hands with the left hand
D) Extending the right hand for a handshake and smiling
Answer: B) Waving with the palm facing inward
What is the sign for “sorry” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a fist and touching the forehead
B) Placing the hand over the heart
C) Tapping the shoulder twice
D) Shrugging the shoulders
Answer: B) Placing the hand over the heart
How do you sign “excuse me” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Tapping the shoulder twice
B) Making a peace sign with the fingers
C) Clapping the hands twice
D) Waving with the palm facing outward
Answer: A) Tapping the shoulder twice
What is the sign for “hungry” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Tapping the stomach
B) Rubbing the hands together
C) Clapping the hands twice
D) Touching the lips with the fingertips
Answer: A) Tapping the stomach
How do you sign “drink” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Making a drinking motion with the right hand
B) Tapping the lips twice
C) Clapping the hands twice
D) Holding up a glass with the left hand
Answer: A) Making a drinking motion with the right hand
What is the sign for “book” in American Sign Language (ASL)?
A) Opening and closing the hands like a book
B) Pointing to the eyes and then holding up the book
C) Tapping the forehead twice
D) Making a fist and placing it against the chest
Answer: A) Opening and closing the hands like a book