ASL MIDTERM EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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What is lexicalized fingerspelling? Fingerspelled words become sign-like and take on characteristics of signs.
What are some examples of lexicalized fingerspelling? Car, Truck, Bus, and Bank
Why do we use lexicalized fingerspelling? To improve fluidity and increase efficiency
What is the difference between lexicalized fingerspelling - L-FS drop letters while R-FS spells every letter clearly
and regular fingerspelling? - L-FS is more fluid and adds specific movements rather than distinct letters
- L-FS may alter hand shapes for a smoother flow
- L-FS is faster and require less effort because they function more like a sign
What riding handshape is used for two-wheeled vehicles Inverted "V handshape"
and horse?
What riding handshape is used for land, water, and air "C handshape"
vehicles?
How do you convey "and" in ASL? Shoulder shifts and Listing
When are numbers 1-5 palm in? When counting
When are numbers 1-5 palm out? When it's a phone number, address, zip code, flight number, and room number
How would you split up a 4 digit number? The first two and last two numbers are split
What is syllabication in ASL based on? It is based on visual rhythm
What are some examples of syllabication? Restart: re-start
Expired: ex-pired
Bonfire: bon-fire
What are states with signs? Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Texas, Washington, and New York
What are the states that are fingerspelled? New Jersey, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont
What are states still signed by the old postal system? Florida, Massachusetts, and Colorado
Where are the Deaf hubs located? Fremont, California
ANSWERS
What is lexicalized fingerspelling? Fingerspelled words become sign-like and take on characteristics of signs.
What are some examples of lexicalized fingerspelling? Car, Truck, Bus, and Bank
Why do we use lexicalized fingerspelling? To improve fluidity and increase efficiency
What is the difference between lexicalized fingerspelling - L-FS drop letters while R-FS spells every letter clearly
and regular fingerspelling? - L-FS is more fluid and adds specific movements rather than distinct letters
- L-FS may alter hand shapes for a smoother flow
- L-FS is faster and require less effort because they function more like a sign
What riding handshape is used for two-wheeled vehicles Inverted "V handshape"
and horse?
What riding handshape is used for land, water, and air "C handshape"
vehicles?
How do you convey "and" in ASL? Shoulder shifts and Listing
When are numbers 1-5 palm in? When counting
When are numbers 1-5 palm out? When it's a phone number, address, zip code, flight number, and room number
How would you split up a 4 digit number? The first two and last two numbers are split
What is syllabication in ASL based on? It is based on visual rhythm
What are some examples of syllabication? Restart: re-start
Expired: ex-pired
Bonfire: bon-fire
What are states with signs? Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Texas, Washington, and New York
What are the states that are fingerspelled? New Jersey, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont
What are states still signed by the old postal system? Florida, Massachusetts, and Colorado
Where are the Deaf hubs located? Fremont, California
