ASL Unit 4 Guide Questions with
Accurate Answers
32. If an exact number of people being talked about is unknown what three
general pronouns do you
use? correct answer Use the generic WE, YOU, and THEY signs
ASL has a group of pronouns that incorporate number. These are used when you
know the number
of people. What is the highest number you can incorporate into a pronoun?
correct answer up to 8
Define "Deaf World"? correct answer Deaf World refers to the Deaf communities
clubs, sporting competitions, and social events
where Deaf people form the majority and ASL is the language everybody knows,
uses, and
cherishes.
Explain how ASL distinguishes the gender aspects of signs. correct answer The
sign is signed on the masculine part of the face which is the top half of the face, or
it is
signed in the feminine part of the face which is the bottom half.
Explain the role of each hand in using this visual listing option. correct answer
Non-dominant hand: forms a list
Dominant hand: signs the information
, Historically, how were bonds deepened and life-long friendships formed within
the Deaf community? correct answer Bonds were formed by the shared
experience of being deaf in a predominantly
hearing world.
How are Deaf newcomers to an area treated? correct answer Newcomers in and
area are quickly welcomed and form close friendships, especially if the
individual actively participates in Deaf community events.
How do CODA's feel about their dual identity? correct answer Many CODA's
cherish ASL and the Deaf community and are proud to have this unique
background.
How has family dynamics changed throughout history involving sign language and
Deaf children? correct answer More parents and families are learning ASL for the
sake of their Deaf children
In using this technique, what is the maximum number of times you can shift?
correct answer 4 times
List and explain the three pieces of information Contrastive Structure (Shoulder
Shifting) is used for. correct answer -Contrasting: multiple topics or pieces of
information in the same sentence
-Comparing: what more than one person says or does
-Separating: More than one idea or concept in the same sentence
Mistakes are guaranteed to happen. What are the two most common corrections
used in ASL? How
Accurate Answers
32. If an exact number of people being talked about is unknown what three
general pronouns do you
use? correct answer Use the generic WE, YOU, and THEY signs
ASL has a group of pronouns that incorporate number. These are used when you
know the number
of people. What is the highest number you can incorporate into a pronoun?
correct answer up to 8
Define "Deaf World"? correct answer Deaf World refers to the Deaf communities
clubs, sporting competitions, and social events
where Deaf people form the majority and ASL is the language everybody knows,
uses, and
cherishes.
Explain how ASL distinguishes the gender aspects of signs. correct answer The
sign is signed on the masculine part of the face which is the top half of the face, or
it is
signed in the feminine part of the face which is the bottom half.
Explain the role of each hand in using this visual listing option. correct answer
Non-dominant hand: forms a list
Dominant hand: signs the information
, Historically, how were bonds deepened and life-long friendships formed within
the Deaf community? correct answer Bonds were formed by the shared
experience of being deaf in a predominantly
hearing world.
How are Deaf newcomers to an area treated? correct answer Newcomers in and
area are quickly welcomed and form close friendships, especially if the
individual actively participates in Deaf community events.
How do CODA's feel about their dual identity? correct answer Many CODA's
cherish ASL and the Deaf community and are proud to have this unique
background.
How has family dynamics changed throughout history involving sign language and
Deaf children? correct answer More parents and families are learning ASL for the
sake of their Deaf children
In using this technique, what is the maximum number of times you can shift?
correct answer 4 times
List and explain the three pieces of information Contrastive Structure (Shoulder
Shifting) is used for. correct answer -Contrasting: multiple topics or pieces of
information in the same sentence
-Comparing: what more than one person says or does
-Separating: More than one idea or concept in the same sentence
Mistakes are guaranteed to happen. What are the two most common corrections
used in ASL? How
