Fingerspelling Rules

What is the first rule for fingerspelling the ABCs?

• Keep your hand in the same place.

• Move your hand up and down.

• Move your hand from side to side.

• Move your hand forward and backward.

What should be avoided when fingerspelling to ensure clarity and prevent eye bouncing?

• Keeping your hand level.

• Bouncing your hand up and down.

• Moving your hand in a circular motion.

• Using a strong, forceful movement.

In which direction should fingerspelled letters generally face?

• Inward towards your body.

• Outward away from your body.

• Upwards towards the ceiling.

• Downwards towards the floor.

Which hand should be used for fingerspelling?

• Both hands simultaneously.

• The non-dominant hand.

• The dominant hand.

• Either hand, alternating as needed.

When should you use fingerspelling?

• When you don't know a sign

• All of these

• Names of Cities

• Months

Why should you NOT mouth the words while signing?

• It's not polite

• English order - not ASL

• You look silly