ASL Basics Quiz

What are the five parameters of sign language?

• Handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and gestures

• Handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and facial expressions

• Handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and body language

• Handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and non-manual signals

How do you sign 'Hello' in ASL?

• Touch your chin with your hand

• Wave your hand

• Point to yourself

• Bring your dominant hand out from your forehead

What is the correct way to get the attention of a deaf person?

• Clap your hands

• Wave at them or tap on their shoulder

• Snap your fingers

• Shout their name

Which sign represents the concept of 'Yes'?

• A finger pointing upwards

• A nodding head gesture

• An open hand moving side to side

• A fist moving up and down

What is the sign for 'Deaf'?

• Covering your ears

• Pointing to your mouth and ear

• Waving your hand

• Pointing to your eyes

What is important to maintain during an ASL conversation?

• Body posture

• Eye contact

• Hand gestures

• Facial expressions

How do you sign 'Understand'?

• A hand waving

• A light bulb turning on

• A fist moving up and down

• A finger flicking out

What does the sign 'Love' involve?

• A hand shaking back and forth

• A hand over the mouth

• A fist over the heart

• A heart shape with hands

What is the sign for 'Please'?

• A fist moving up and down

• A flat hand making a circle on your chest

• A finger pointing to the chin

• A hand waving

What should you focus on during an ASL conversation?

• The person's gestures

• The person's body language

• The person's face

• The person's hands