ASL TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS5
What are the general rules for counting numbers? (1-10) - ANSWERS-For the numbers 1-5,
you're palm is facing you. However, from numbers 6-10 and 0, the palm is opposite of you.
Name the two types of Name Signs; explain the difference and the rule for developing name
signs. - ANSWERS-For arbitrary names, it uses the first letter of the name and for descriptive
signs, what is used is a personal physical description of the person.
While watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer's - ANSWERS-Face.
American Sign Language is a Universal Language. T/F Explain - ANSWERS-False, ASL is only used
for the USA, because every country has its own for if sign language.
Historically, ASL is related to - ANSWERS-French Sign Language
ASL has naturally evolved within the Deaf Community. T/F - ANSWERS-True, because people
communicated together and more concepts came about
During an ASL conversation it is considered rude to drop eye contact with the signer. T/F -
ANSWERS-True, because not having eye contact shows you aren't seeing what they are signing
and can show bad body language in general.
ASL is used by most Deaf people in which two countries? - ANSWERS-USA, and Canada
, ASL is a fully developed human language and not English on the hands. T/F. - ANSWERS-True,
because it is a language made to communicate and is different from English
established the First School for the Deaf in America in Hartford, Connecticut on April 15, 1817. -
ANSWERS-Gallaudet and Clerc
Which term would be the culturally appropriate way to identify a person who does not hear? -
ANSWERS-Deaf
ASL grammar is the same as English grammar except that ASL is visual. T/F - ANSWERS-False, ASL
uses grammar different from english. It uses TOSV.
An important way that a hearing person can be welcomed into the Deaf Community is By...... -
ANSWERS-Showing respect to Deaf people and their culture and learn asl
Define capitalized "D" and lower-case "d" deaf in the Deaf Community. - ANSWERS-Capitalized
"D" are more into the Deaf community unlike lower-case "d". Lower case d usually uses cochlear
implants and Capitalized d usually doesn't have
Deaf applause by - ANSWERS-Jazz hands
Deaf people like to be called hearing impaired? Explain - ANSWERS-No, because impaired is
another way of saying "broken" and makes them think that they are disabled
Fingerspelling is mainly used for...... - ANSWERS-Spelling out a word without a sign, persons
name, name of a place, book, brands and titles.
Name some rules regarding fingerspelling. - ANSWERS-finger spell smoothly, keep moment
going, avoid stopping after each letter, keep hands steady, don't bounce, do not say each letter
as it is signed, don't look at the hand. Always use your dominant Hand and don't cover your face
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS5
What are the general rules for counting numbers? (1-10) - ANSWERS-For the numbers 1-5,
you're palm is facing you. However, from numbers 6-10 and 0, the palm is opposite of you.
Name the two types of Name Signs; explain the difference and the rule for developing name
signs. - ANSWERS-For arbitrary names, it uses the first letter of the name and for descriptive
signs, what is used is a personal physical description of the person.
While watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer's - ANSWERS-Face.
American Sign Language is a Universal Language. T/F Explain - ANSWERS-False, ASL is only used
for the USA, because every country has its own for if sign language.
Historically, ASL is related to - ANSWERS-French Sign Language
ASL has naturally evolved within the Deaf Community. T/F - ANSWERS-True, because people
communicated together and more concepts came about
During an ASL conversation it is considered rude to drop eye contact with the signer. T/F -
ANSWERS-True, because not having eye contact shows you aren't seeing what they are signing
and can show bad body language in general.
ASL is used by most Deaf people in which two countries? - ANSWERS-USA, and Canada
, ASL is a fully developed human language and not English on the hands. T/F. - ANSWERS-True,
because it is a language made to communicate and is different from English
established the First School for the Deaf in America in Hartford, Connecticut on April 15, 1817. -
ANSWERS-Gallaudet and Clerc
Which term would be the culturally appropriate way to identify a person who does not hear? -
ANSWERS-Deaf
ASL grammar is the same as English grammar except that ASL is visual. T/F - ANSWERS-False, ASL
uses grammar different from english. It uses TOSV.
An important way that a hearing person can be welcomed into the Deaf Community is By...... -
ANSWERS-Showing respect to Deaf people and their culture and learn asl
Define capitalized "D" and lower-case "d" deaf in the Deaf Community. - ANSWERS-Capitalized
"D" are more into the Deaf community unlike lower-case "d". Lower case d usually uses cochlear
implants and Capitalized d usually doesn't have
Deaf applause by - ANSWERS-Jazz hands
Deaf people like to be called hearing impaired? Explain - ANSWERS-No, because impaired is
another way of saying "broken" and makes them think that they are disabled
Fingerspelling is mainly used for...... - ANSWERS-Spelling out a word without a sign, persons
name, name of a place, book, brands and titles.
Name some rules regarding fingerspelling. - ANSWERS-finger spell smoothly, keep moment
going, avoid stopping after each letter, keep hands steady, don't bounce, do not say each letter
as it is signed, don't look at the hand. Always use your dominant Hand and don't cover your face
