ASL 2

Question 1

DISGUST

Answer 1

Dominant hand, claw handshape. Palm orientation in, movement in small circles on belly. Eyes squint, tongue sticks out slightly and mouth slightly open. Think of the old green Mr. Yuck stickers.

Question 2

FRUSTRATED

Answer 2

Dominant hand, B handshape. Location at chin. Palm orientation out. Dominant hand circles start about 4 inches away from the chin and circles back to chin, brushing fingertips at the chin, and circling back out two times. Eyebrows furrow, mouth frowns

Question 3

TRUST

Answer 3

Both hands extended out in front of torso in open 5 handshapes. Palm orientation up. Hands squeeze together to S handshapes while dropping about 6 inches. Eyebrows slightly furrowed. Lips slightly pursed.

Question 4

ANTICIPATION/EXPECTATION

Answer 4

Both hands in closed 5 handshapes on either side of forehead. Palm orientation down. Fingers drop down to bent handshape. Eyebrows raised

Question 5

SURPRISE

Answer 5

Both hands in closed X handshape at sides of eyes. Palm orientation forward. Fingers flick open to L handshapes. Eyes open wide at this point. If it is a happy surprise, smile. If it is a shocking surprise, clench teeth.

Question 6

EXCITED

Answer 6

Both hands in open 8 handshape, palm orientation in. Alternate hands in circular movements, starting with one hand placed on the chest, and other hand about 8 inches away from chest. Circles move up and out. Eyebrows raised.

Question 7

DEPRESSED

Answer 7

Both hands in open 5 handshape, located on both sides of chest, toward top of torso. Both hands move downward once. Tongue sticks out slightly, eyes look down

Question 8

ASL grammar structure:

Answer 8

(Time) Topic Comment

If your sentence includes a time marker, such as yesterday, last week, next month, and so on, then that needs to come first. The time marker will indicate the verb tense. Next comes the topic. What is the sentence about? Finally, you add the comment you have regarding the topic of the sentence.

Question 9

Translate:
I am going to California for Thanksgiving.

Answer 9

THANKSGIVING, CALIFORNIA I GO.

The time marker is Thanksgiving, indicating a future tense. The topic is California, and the comment is I am going.

Question 10

Translate:
I am learning ASL.

Answer 10

NOW ASL I LEARN

Question 11

Role shifting includes:

Answer 11

body shifting, gaze shifting, and head shifting.

Question 12

Body Shifting

Answer 12

Can be seen when a signer shifts his entire body to one side to represent two different people in a dialogue.

Question 13

Gaze shifting

Answer 13

Is implemented to reference the individuals or characters a signer has already placed to her right or left.

Question 14

Head shifting

Answer 14

Is used to show height differences or power dynamics between individuals

Question 15

BREAKFAST

Answer 15

B handshape, palm orientation out, tap fingertips twice at the side of the mouth. You must tap twice to mean BREAKFAST.

The other main sign for breakfast is listed below:

MORNING: Non dominant arm will lay flat in front of the body, palm down, creating a horizon line. Dominant hand, palm up, elbow at non dominant hand fingertips. Dominant hand will rise vertically from the elbow, about 8 inches to represent the sun rising over the horizon.

EAT: Dominant hand, flat o handshape. Taps lips once with fingertips. Think of putting food into your mouth.

Question 16

MEAT

Answer 16

Non dominant hand held out in front in a flat hand shape. Dominant hand in an open F shape squeezes the palm of the non dominant hand. Slight shaking movement. Think of checking the thickness of a steak.

Question 17

VEGETABLES

Answer 17

Dominant hand at side of chin in V handshape, with only index finger touching chin. Twisting movement to rotate the V handshape back and forth.

Question 18

VEGETARIAN

Answer 18

VEGETABLE: Dominant hand at side of chin in V handshape, with only index finger touching chin. Twisting movement to rotate the V handshape back and forth.

PERSON: Both hands in flat handshapes at sides of torso. Start a little below shoulder level and move straight down once. Note: You may also see this same movement with P handshapes.

Question 19

VEGAN

Answer 19

Dominant hand in Bent V handshape, palm orientation in. Tap fingertips on side of jaw twice.

Question 20

FINALLY

Answer 20

Both hands in 1 handshapes, palm orientation in, placed at either side of the mouth. Hands rotate out and off the chin. Mouth makes a “pah” shape.

Question 21

NEARBY

Answer 21

Dominant hand in F handshape, start at the nose, palm orientation down. Move handshape out and down until palm orientation is down. Then handshape transitions to a 1 handshape and points. Nose wrinkles.

Question 22

FAR AWAY

Answer 22

Dominant hand in 1 handshape. Palm orientation to the side. Dominant hand picks up and moves about 8 inches in front. If the intent is very far away, the dominant hand can move further away in front.

Question 23

ON

Answer 23

Both hands in flat handshapes, palm orientation down. Dominant hand starts above the non dominant hand and settles on top of the non dominant hand.

Question 24

UNDER

Answer 24

Both hands in flat handshape, palm down. Dominant hand moves in a circular movement under the non dominant hand.

Question 25

NEXT TO

Answer 25

Both hands flat handshapes, palms facing in, about 4 inches apart. Dominant hand will bounce to the side, about 4 more inches.

Question 26

BEHIND

Answer 26

Both hands in A handshapes. Palm orientation in. Dominant hand will twist behind non dominant hand until the backs of the dominant fingers are touching the base of the non dominant thumb.

Question 27

IN FRONT OF

Answer 27

Dominant hand in flat handshape, palm orientation in. Start at the top of the forehead and slide down, ending at the chin. Transition dominant hand to a 1 handshape and point.

Question 28

AROUND THE CORNER

Answer 28

Dominant hand in 1 handshape. Palm orientation to the side. Movement is forward and then twists 90 degrees to the intended direction. If I intend “around the corner to the left,” I will twist to the left. Same for the right.

Question 29

Sports

Answer 29

Both hands A handshapes, out in front of the body. Palm orientation in. Hands alternate rocking back and forth. This sign is also used for COMPETITION.

Question 30

Soccer

Answer 30

Both hands flat handshapes, out in front of the body. Non dominant hand above dominant hand. Dominant hand chops the bottom of the non dominant hand. This sign is also used for TO KICK.

Question 31

Hockey

Answer 31

Non dominant in flat handshape, palm orientation up. Dominant hand in X handshape, palm orientation up. Dominant hand swipes across the palm of the non dominant hand. Think of your non dominant hand as the ice rink, and your dominant hand as the hockey stick swiping across the ice.

Question 32

Golf

Answer 32

Dominant hand in A handshape, palm orientation to the side. Swinging movement similar to actually swinging a golf club.

Question 33

Tennis

Answer 33

Dominant hand in A handshape, palm orientation up. Movement is similar to swinging a tennis racket.

Question 34

Run

Answer 34

Both hands in L handshapes. Non-dominant hand in front. Palm orientation inward. The thumb of your non-dominant hand will hook on the index finger of your dominant hand. Index finger on the non-dominant hand will squeeze a few times.

Question 35

Ski

Answer 35

Both hands in X handshapes, palm orientation up. Dominant hand slightly in front. Movement is a slight forward and back motion. Think of your handshapes as the skis with the tips curled up, and the movement as the slight bumping you feel as you ski over the surface of the snow.

Question 36

Snowboard

Answer 36

Both hands in Bent B handshapes, non dominant hand in front of dominant hand. Palm orientation down. Movement is a slight forward and back motion

Question 37

Play

Answer 37

Both hands Y handshapes. Start with palm orientation in and twist back and forth rapidly.

Question 38

Ballet

Answer 38

Fingerspell B-A-L-L-E-T

Question 39

Dance

Answer 39

Non dominant hand in open flat handshape, palm orientation up. Dominant hand in 2 handshape, fingertips down. Dominant hand swings back and forth across the non dominant hand a few times.

Question 40

Paint (house)

Answer 40

Non dominant hand in open flat handshape, held up with palm orientation to the side. Dominant hand in Flat handshape. Fingertips swish back and forth across the non dominant palm. Think of your non dominant hand as your surface, and your dominant fingertips as a brush.

Question 41

Paint (fine art)

Answer 41

Non dominant hand in U handshape, held up with palm orientation to the side. Dominant hand in Flat handshape. Fingertips swish back and forth across the non dominant palm. Think of your non dominant hand as your surface, and your dominant fingertips as a brush.

Question 42

Draw

Answer 42

Non dominant hand in open flat handshape, held up with palm orientation to the side. Dominant hand in I handshape. Pinky finger of dominant hand brushes across the palm of the non dominant hand. Think of your pinky as the pencil sketching on the canvas of your non dominant hand.

Question 43

Poetry

Answer 43

Both hands in A handshapes, placed on the center of the chest. Dominant hand in front. Both hands move out and away from the chest and open into open 5 handshapes. Palm orientation remains up. Think of the poetry as pouring forth out of your heart.

Question 44

Enjoy

Answer 44

Both hands in open flat handshapes, placed with palms on the chest. Dominant hand on top. Hands move in circles across the chest. Dominant hand moves clockwise, and non dominant hand moves counter clockwise at the same time.

Question 45

Oh I See

Answer 45

Dominant hand in y handshape, palm orientation down. Hand bounces up and down a few times.

Question 46

Cool #1

Answer 46

Dominant hand in open 5 handshape. Thumb is placed on the center of the chest. Fingers wiggle a few times.

Question 47

Cool #2

Answer 47

Dominant hand in X handshape, placed on the side of the chin, palm orientation down. Twist hand from the wrist until palm orientation is back.

Question 48

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Answer 48

Dominant hand in M handshape, small circular movement. Moves to L handshape, small circular movement. Finish with K handshape, small circular movement.

Question 49

Valentine's Day

Answer 49

Both hands in Open 8 handshapes placed over the heart. Palm orientation in. Draw a heart.

Question 50

Easter

Answer 50

Both hands E handshapes, placed out in front with palm orientation out. Wrists rotate back so that the palm orientation is back, and then rotate back out forward.

Question 51

Mother's Day

Answer 51

sign "mother" + "day"

Question 52

Father's Day

Answer 52

sign "father" + "day"

Question 53

Fourth of July

Answer 53

July: Fingerspell J-U-L-Y 4th: Dominant hand in 4 handshape, palm orientation out. Hand twist backward until palm orientation is back

Question 54

Halloween

Answer 54

Both hands in V handshapes placed over the eyes, palm orientation toward face. Slide hands down sides of face, and close handshapes. Think of a Halloween mask covering the face.

Question 55

Thanksgiving

Answer 55

Dominant hand in G handshape, placed on the chin. Moves down to chest and taps twice. Think of a turkey's wattle.

Question 56

Christmas

Answer 56

Dominant hand in C handshape, located out in front, palm orientation out. Move C in an arc. Think of outlining a Christmas wreath.

Question 57

Birthday

Answer 57

Dominant hand in open 8 handshape. Middle finger touches chin and moves down to tap chest.

Question 58

Anniversary

Answer 58

Both hands in X handshapes, arms held up slightly. Move hands in small circles, moving out and then in. Palm orientation is in.

Question 59

Gift/ To-Give

Answer 59

Both hands X handshapes, hands held up with palm orientation facing each other. Hands move out and down.

Question 60

Honor

Answer 60

Both hands in U handshapes, located near the dominant side of the forehead. Movement is straight out.

Question 61

Off

Answer 61

Fingerspell O-F-F, remembering to slide the double letter.

Question 62

Holiday

Answer 62

Both hands in Open 5 handshapes, palm orientation toward each other. The hands will alternate bouncing off and then back to chest

Question 63

Doing

Answer 63

Both hands in D handshapes, palm orientation up. Index fingers tap thumbs several times.

Question 64

Fireworks

Answer 64

Both hands in O handshapes, placed about eye level, fingertips facing each other. Moving across the “sky,” open hands to an open 5 handshape, and repeat. Think of fireworks exploding into the night sky.

Question 65

Costume

Answer 65

CREATIVE: Dominant hand in Open 5 handshape. Index finger starts at the forehead and moves up and out in small circles. CLOTHING: Both hands in open 5 handshapes, placed on either side of upper torso. Palm orientation in. Thumbs brush down until palm orientation is down, alternating hands. Repeat movement twice.

Question 66

Sick

Answer 66

Both hands open in 8 handshapes. Dominant hand moves in touch forehead, and non dominant hand moves in to touch center of chest. Facial expression will indicate degree of sickness. If the illness has been ongoing, the fingertips will move in small circles.

Question 67

Feel

Answer 67

Dominant hand in open 8 handshape located at the center of the chest. The hand will move up and off the chest and then back to the chest in a small circle.

Question 68

Better

Answer 68

Dominant hand in an open B handshape, palm orientation in. Fingertips start at the chin, and then brush out to create an A handshape.

Question 69

Wash hands

Answer 69

WASH: Both hands A handshapes. Non dominant hand palm orientation up, dominant hand palm orientation down, so that the knuckles are touching each other. Dominant hand will slide back and forth. Think of soap that requires grating. HANDS: Both hands in open B handshapes, palm orientation in. Brush the palm of one hand up the back of the opposite hand, and then repeat with the other hand.

Question 70

Wash face

Answer 70

WASH: Both hands A handshapes. Non-dominant hand palm orientation up, dominant hand palm orientation down, so that the knuckles are touching each other. Dominant hand will slide back and forth. Think of soap that requires grating. FACE: Dominant hand in open 5 handshape, palm orientation in. Circle the face. Note: These two signs can be combined into a single sign. Both hands in Open 5 handshapes, palm orientation in. Hands will alternate in small inward circles across the face.

Question 71

Hurt

Answer 71

Both hands in 1 handshapes and palm orientation. Slightly bounce the handshapes in and out.

Question 72

Headache

Answer 72

Both hands in 1 handshapes. Hands start slightly apart, about 6 inches. Move the index fingers closer together while twisting them slightly, and then slide them back out several times. Location at the forehead. Think of how a throbbing headache feels. Facial expression will communicate intensity of headache.

Question 73

Toothache

Answer 73

Both hands in 1 handshapes. Hands start slightly apart, about 6 inches. Move the index fingers closer together, and then slide them back out several times. Location at the jaw. You will note this movement is different than HURT. Think of how a throbbing toothache feels. Facial expression will communicate intensity of toothache.

Question 74

Stomachache

Answer 74

Both hands in 1 handshapes. Both hands palm orientation in. Move the handshapes in small circles, coming up first, and the out and down. Location at the stomach. Facial expression will communicate intensity of stomachache.

Question 75

(Head) Cold

Answer 75

This handshape is a bit unique. Think about how you hold a key when you are inserting it into a lock and twisting. Now lift your thumb slightly. Take that handshape and slide it down your nose twice.

Question 76

Need

Answer 76

Dominant hand in an X handshape. Palm orientation down. Tap the index finger twice. Facial expression can communicate the intensity of the need.

Question 77

Medicine

Answer 77

Non dominant palm up. Dominant hand in open 8 handshape. Middle finger touches the non dominant palm and wiggles back and forth. Think of crushing a tablet into your palm.

Question 78

Doctor

Answer 78

Non dominant wrist up. Dominant hand in a Bent B handshape. Dominant fingertips tap non dominant wrist twice. Think of a doctor checking your pulse. Note: An acceptable variation is to use the M handshape.

Question 79

Hospital

Answer 79

Dominant hand in an H handshape, placed on the non dominant upper arm. Move the H handshape across and then down. I always imagine the Red Cross symbol when I use this sign.

Question 80

Allergy

Answer 80

Both hands in 1 handshapes, located at the nose. Dominant hand moves out, non dominant hand moves back, until they are about 10 inches apart.

Question 81

Librarian

Answer 81

LIBRARY: Dominant hand in L handshape, palm orientation out. Draw small circles clockwise with your hand. Movement originates at your elbow. + PERSON

Question 82

Secretary/Administrative Assistant

Answer 82

Dominant hand in U handshape, palm orientation in. Start near the ear and move down to the non dominant hand (held palm orientation up), and swipe across the palm. Think of pulling a pencil out from behind your ear and writing a note.

Question 83

Retail

Answer 83

Both hands in Flat O handshapes. Palm orientation in. Twist hands out and then back in. Movement originates with the wrist

Question 84

Waiter/Waitress

Answer 84

SERVE: Both hands in Flat handshapes, palm orientation up. Hands at shoulder level. Alternate hands sliding out about 8 inches and then back in. Think of the large trays that wait staff carry. + PERSON

Question 85

Cook

Answer 85

COOK: Non dominant hand in Flat handshape, palm orientation up. Dominant hand also in Flat handshape. Start with the dominant hand placed palm up; flip it over several times. Think of flipping a burger on a griddle. To denote the noun version, point to yourself after signing the verb.

Question 86

Assistant

Answer 86

Both hands in A handshapes. Non dominant hand on top, with dominant hand thumb touching the base of the non dominant hand. Thumb taps several times.

Question 87

Customer Service

Answer 87

CUSTOMER: Both hands in C handshapes. Thumbs touch upper chest and slide down. Palm orientation in. SERVE: Both hands in Flat handshapes, palm orientation up. Hands at shoulder level. Alternate hands sliding out about 8 inches and then back in. Think of the large trays that wait staff carry.

Question 88

Computers

Answer 88

Dominant hand in C handshape. Non dominant hand in Flat handshape, palm orientation down. C handshape moves in a circle on the forearm or wrist of the palm-down non dominant hand. The thumb of the dominant hand brushes against the surface of the back of the base hand.

Question 89

Business

Answer 89

Non dominant hand in Flat handshape, palm orientation down. Dominant hand in B handshape, palm orientation out. Dominant hand placed on the side of the non dominant hand. Slide the B handshape back and forth several times.

Question 90

Science

Answer 90

Both hands in A handshapes, palm orientation down. Hands alternate making small circles in and down. Think of pouring chemicals into beakers to make solutions.