ASL Quiz

What does ASL stand for in the context of communication with the deaf and hard of hearing?

• Audio Signal Language

• American Sign Language

• Automated Speech Language

• Advanced System Language

Which of the following is NOT a component of ASL grammar?

• Facial expressions

• Hand shape

• Verbal intonation

• Body movement

In ASL, what does it mean when a signer shakes their head while signing?

• They are asking a question.

• They are indicating negation or saying "no."

• They are emphasizing the sign.

• They are greeting someone.

Which of the following is a fundamental difference between ASL and Signed English?

• ASL uses facial expressions, while Signed English does not.

• ASL is a visual language, while Signed English is not.

• ASL has its own grammar separate from English, while Signed English follows English grammar.

• ASL is used worldwide, while Signed English is only used in the United States.

What is the role of non-manual signals in ASL?

• They are used to indicate the mood of the conversation.

• They are used to differentiate between questions and statements.

• They are used to indicate the tense of verbs.

• All of the above.

How is the concept of time indicated in ASL?

• Through specific time-related signs at the beginning of a sentence.

• By the use of tense markers at the end of a sentence.

• Through facial expressions only.

• Time is not specifically indicated in ASL.

What does it mean to "initialize" a sign in ASL?

• To start a conversation with a greeting sign.

• To use the first letter of the corresponding English word as part of the sign.

• To sign in slow motion for emphasis.

• To repeat a sign several times for clarity.

Which of the following is true about fingerspelling in ASL?

• It is used for every word in a conversation.

• It is only used for names and places.

• It is used for words that do not have a sign, including names and technical terms.

• It is not a part of ASL.

How does ASL indicate plural forms?

• By repeating the sign.

• By adding a specific plural sign after the noun.

• Plurality is indicated through context only; there are no specific plural signs.

• By modifying the movement of the sign.

What is the significance of eye gaze in ASL?

• It is used to indicate the location of objects or people.

• It is used to establish and maintain turn-taking in conversations.

• It is used to express the signer's emotional state.

• Both A and B.