To ask wh-questions in ASL use the non manual markers and hold last sign.

A. furrow your eyebrows, lean your head forward

Moving letter Z In which situation would the letter "Z" be below the letters that precede it?

C. When "Z" is in the middle and end

When specifying a length of time under 10 minutes ___

the numbers 1-9 are incorporated into the sign for MINUTE

In ASL how do you represent the possessive “s” in titles or names of stores?

Form the letter “s” then twist wrist from palm out to in

When specifying a length of time 11 minutes or longer ___

the number is not incorporated into the sign

When specifying a length of time under 10 hours ___

the numbers 1-9 are incorporated into the sign for HOUR

When giving commands involving a location the second step in the sequence is:

D. name the object (raise brows)

When signing multiples of 11 keep in mind the following:

Palm down, #'s made w/ stamping movement frm neutral to dom

One way of specifying a length of time for 10 minutes is to ___

sign the number 10 followed by the sign for MINUTE

When signing numbers 31-39 remember to

Sign numbers slightly forward with the first digit palm out

Which one of the following is a rule for signing the cardinal number 12?

D. Keep extended fingers separated

When indicating the relative size of a bird you ______

B. indicate the height only in front of you

When giving commands involving a location the third step in the sequence is:

D. indicate who (point to the person

In general, fingerspelling is used __

for brand names, titles of books & movies, names of people

American Sign Language is traditionally handed down from generation to generation through:

B. Residential schools for the Deaf

When in the presence of the Deaf, the goal is to communicate. Which of the following is a rule?

Avoid English or using voice w/o also relaying info in ASL

When signing multiples of 10 remember the rule for 60 is

Thumb & pinky remain in contact. Extended fingers open/close

Which one of the following is a rule for signing cardinal numbers 13-15?

D. Move extended fingers toward you twice

When the letter "Z" is in the middle of a word you should ____

hold the position where Z ended & spell the rest of the word

When indicating the relative size of a large dog you ____

D. indicate the length and height from floor

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1
To ask wh-questions in ASL use the non manual markers and hold last sign.
C. furrowed eyebrows, tilt head backwards
B. raise your eyebrows, lean your head forward
D. raise your eyebrows, tilt head backwards
A. furrow your eyebrows, lean your head forward
2
When asking how long does it take? ASL uses which wh-word question?
How long
What time
How many
Which hour or minute
3
Which set of the following are “fist” letters?
S, T, M, K, B
A, E, I, O, U
M, S, T, K, N
A, E, I, T, M, N
4
Moving letter Z In which situation would the letter "Z" be below the letters that precede it?
C. When "Z" is in the middle and end
A. When "Z" is in the beginning and end
B. When "Z" is in the beginning and middle
D. None of the above
5
When getting others attention in a Deaf environment it is rude to wave
True
False
6
What year was Gallaudet College established
B. 1864
A. 1863
C. 1963
D. 1964
7
Tilt head, squint eyes, open your mouth slightly and extend arm fully to convey _____ distance.
C. moderate distance
A. very near
B. far away
8
When specifying a length of time under 10 minutes ___
the numbers 1-9 are incorporated into the sign for MINUTE
the numbers 1-9 are signed first then the sign for MINUTE
the sign for MINUTE is first then the numbers 1-9 palm out
the sign for MINUTE is first then the numbers 1-9
9
In ASL how do you represent the possessive “s” in titles or names of stores?
Form the letter “s” and give a stamping movement
Sign the word, pause before “s” and draw the apostrophe
Form the letter “s” then twist wrist from palm out to in
Sign the word then draw an apostrophe with index finger
10
Which of the following is one of the 5 parameters of a sign?
Position
B. Form
A. Handshape
C. Eye gaze
11
When specifying a length of time 11 minutes or longer ___
use the sign for MINUTE first followed by the numbers 11 +
for numbers 11 or longer the minute sign is not needed
the number is not incorporated into the sign
the number is incorporated into the sign
12
Which President signed the act to establish the school
Washington
Lincoln
Reagan
Kennedy
13
When specifying a length of time under 10 hours ___
the numbers 1-9 are signed first followed then sign for HOUR
the numbers 1-9 are incorporated into the sign for HOUR
the sign for HOUR is first then the numbers 1-9 palm out
the sign for HOUR is first then the numbers 1-9
14
Tilt head, purse lips slightly and arm moderately extended to convey _____ distance.
B. far away
C. moderate distance
A. very near
15
What is the palm orientation for cardinal numbers 1-5?
D. palm up
C. palm facing the side
B. palm out
A. palm in
16
When giving commands involving a location the second step in the sequence is:
C. indicate who (point to the person
D. name the object (raise brows)
A. give the command (to put the object in a specific place)
B. name the location (raise brows)
17
When signing multiples of 11 keep in mind the following:
Palm down, #'s made w/ stamping movement frm neutral to dom
Palm down, #'s w/ bouncing movement frm neutral 2 non-dom
Palm down #'s made with bouncing movement frm non-dom to dom
Palm up #'s made with stamping movement frm non-dom to dom
18
Who were the co-founders of the first American school for the Deaf
A. Cogswell, Clerc
B. Gallaudet, Cogswell
C. Lincoln, Washington
D. Clerc, Gallaudet
19
When did linguists prove that ASL is a fully developed independent lang. unrelated to English?
D. 1860’s
A. 1950’s
B. 1960’s
C. 1850’s
20
Which of the following are part of the five parameters to every sign?
handshape, location, movement,
symmetrical and dominant hands
manual markers and form
motion and form
21
One way of specifying a length of time for 10 minutes is to ___
the sign for MINUTE is first followed by the number 10
sign the number 10 followed by the sign for MINUTE
22
When signing numbers 31-39 remember to
Sign t#'s w/hand slightly moving to non dom side palm out
Sign #'s with hand slightly moving to dominant side palm in
Sign numbers slightly forward with the first digit palm out
Sign numbers slightly backwards with first digit palm in.
23
Gallaudet University is located
C. Pittsburg Penn
A. Boston Mass
D. Washington D.C.
B. Hartford Conn
24
Which one of the following is a rule for signing the cardinal number 12?
D. Keep extended fingers separated
C. Fingers and thumb do not overlap
B. Tap fingers and thumb twice
A. Palm out
25
Other than the word “Deaf,” a culturally appropriate way to identify Deaf people is to say :
D. none of the above
B. hearing impaired
A. deaf mutes
C. hard of hearing
26
When indicating the relative size of a bird you ______
B. indicate the height only in front of you
D. indicate the length and height from floor
A. Indicate size in front of you
C. Indicate the length and height in front of you
27
When describing the size of a large house you use the non manual marker of ______
D. "blah"
B. "cha"
C. "mm"
A. "oo"
28
When giving commands involving a location the third step in the sequence is:
B. give the command (to put the object in a specific place)
D. indicate who (point to the person
C. name the location (raise brows)
A. name the object (raise brows)
29
In general, fingerspelling is used __
infrequently in ASL
for things other than titles, cities and states
when you don’t know how to sign something
for brand names, titles of books & movies, names of people
30
American Sign Language is traditionally handed down from generation to generation through:
D. Classroom teachers
A. Deaf adults in the community
B. Residential schools for the Deaf
C. Sign Language teachers
31
When discussing the size of your residence you use the specific size sign and _____
B. non manual markers
C. point in the direction of the home
A. a description
D. sign the type of residence
32
When in the presence of the Deaf, the goal is to communicate. Which of the following is a rule?
Be sure you set the communication mode.
Avoid English or using voice w/o also relaying info in ASL
Don’t let the Deaf know you can sign if you are in ASL I
Be sure to have a paper and pen handy
33
Which one of the following is not one of the five parameters of a sign.
markers
movement
handshape
palm orientation
34
When signing multiples of 10 remember the rule for 60 is
Thumb & pinky part slightly Fingers close to “O”
Thumb & pinky connect. Twist right. Extended open/close
Thumb & pinky remain in contact. Extended fingers open/close
Thumb & pinky double tap Extended fingers close repeatedly.
35
What does the palm orientation for ordinal numbers 1st - 9th start with?
B. palm out
D. palm up
C. palm facing the side
A. palm in
36
The thumb is an important element in forming the “fist” letters correctly
True
False
37
When getting someone's attention it's culturally appropriate to tap the person
True
False
38
In general, the least effective communication strategy between Deaf and hearing People is
using interpreters
writing back and forth using interpreters
speech and lipreading
using Sign Language
39
Tilt head, clench teeth, turn head to dom side w/cheek to shoulder, to convey _____ distance.
C. moderate distance
B. far away
A. very near
40
When using contrastive structure, you begin the contrast on your ___
Non dominant side
None of the above
Directly facing the one you are talking to
Dominant side
41
What is the palm orientation for cardinal numbers 6-9?
D. palm down
A. palm in
C. palm up
B. palm out
42
What is the most effective way for the Deaf who sign to communicate with hearing?
B. Gestures
C. Writing, typing, texting
D. Third person interpreter
A. lipreading
43
Which one of the following is a rule for signing cardinal numbers 13-15?
A. Palm out
D. Move extended fingers toward you twice
C. Flick out from underneath thumb twice
B. Fingers and thumb do not overlap
44
When using contrastive structure you end with the sign “Which” and
hold the first sign
furrow your eyebrows
shift to the left
raise your eyebrows
45
Historically, American Sign Language is related to:
D. German Sign Language
A. British Sign Language
B. Swedish Sign Language
C. French Sign Language
46
American Sign Language is used by most Deaf People in which country besides the US?
C. Brazil
B. Mexico
D. England
A. Canada
47
When the letter "Z" is in the middle of a word you should ____
D. none of the above
hold the position where Z ended & spell the rest of the word
B. sign the letter before and after on the same level
A. sign the remaining letters below the "Z"
48
While watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer’s:
hands
lips
shoulders
face
49
When indicating the relative size of a large dog you ____
B. indicate the height only in front of you
D. indicate the length and height from floor
C. Indicate the length and height in front of you
A. Indicate size in front of you
50
Which one of the following is a rule for signing cardinal numbers 6-9?
D. Flick out from underneath thumb twice
B. Tap fingers and thumb twice
C. Fingers spread apart
A. Palm in
51
When conveying the size of something use non-manual markers along with the sign ____
D. "oo", "mm", “cha”
B. "ah", "pp", "cha"
A. "aa", "mm", "cha"
C. "uu", "cha", "oo"
52
ASL has evolved in the U.S. and Canada for over __?
B. 150 years
A. 100 Years
D. 250 years
C. 200 years
53
When identifying a person in the same location you begin with ____
A. "Do you see?"
C. ID something that makes them stand out from others
D. Gender
B. a brief description
54
Approximately what % of Deaf Children are raised in hearing families that do not know Sign?
B. 20 percent
D. 70 percent
A. 10 percent
C. 50 percent
55
In a signing environment it is rude to
to say goodbye over and over
break eye contact
point
talk about others
56
When signing numbers 30-50 in multiples of 10 keep in mind these rules;
Use # palm in. Extended finger & other fingers form an “O”.
Use # palm in, extended fingers and thumb close repeatedly.
Use # palm out. Extended fingers and thumb close repeatedly.
Use # palm out. Extended fingers slide right & open/close
57
When asking "which" questions you are using _____
C. spatial agreement
B. contrastive structure
D. raised eyebrows because it requires a yes/no
A. connective structure
58
To ask a yes/no question in ASL use the following non manual markers and hold last sign.
D. raise your eyebrows, tilt head backwards
B. raise your eyebrows, lean your head forward
C. furrowed eyebrows, tilt head backwards
A. furrow your eyebrows, lean your head forward
59
When indicating the relative size of a small pet, dog, rabbit, fish, you _______
B. indicate the height only in front of you
D. indicate the length and height from floor
C. Indicate the length and height in front of you
A. Indicate size or length in front of you
60
Which one of the following is a rule for signing the cardinal number 11?
D. Keep extended fingers separated
B. Flick out from underneath thumb twice
A. Palm out
C. Fingers and thumb do not overlap
61
What is the palm orientation for cardinal numbers 11-15?
C. palm facing the side
B. palm out
A. palm in
D. palm facing up
62
When explaining the age of the residence you use the sign new if the home is ____
B. up to 5 years old
A. up to 3 years old
C. over 6 years old
63
When specifying a length of time for 10 hours or longer ___
for numbers 10 or longer the HOUR sign is not needed
the number is incorporated into the sign
use the sign for HOUR first followed by the numbers 10 +
the number is not incorporated into the sign
64
Where was the First Deaf School in America Founded?
A. Martha’s Vineyard off Cape Cod
C. Boston, Massachusetts
B. Hartford, Connecticut
D. Washington DC
65
When responding to yes-no questions, it is better to ______
A. give more than a single answer
B. give as little information as possible
D. ask the signer to repeat the question
C. not give corrective information
66
When giving commands involving a location the first step in the sequence is:
A. name the object (raise brows)
C. name the location (raise brows)
B. give the command (to put the object in a specific place)
D. indicate who (point to the person
67
Which perspective do you use when receiving signing directions or shapes to draw
A. signer’s perspective
B. receiver's perspective
C. None of the above
68
When Miss B points towards the gym and says, "You know Mt. D there" it's an example of _______
D. Contrastive structure
C. Real world orientation
A. Self awareness
B. Special agreement
69
Which one of the following is a rule for signing cardinal numbers 2-5?
A. Tap fingers and thumb twice
D. Fingers spread apart
C. Flick out from underneath thumb twice
B. Fingers and thumb do not overlap
70
When getting others attention it's culturally appropriate to flash the lights off and on.
False
True
71
Which one is NOT a way stated in your book to get someone’s attention if they are Deaf.
A. tap gently
C. waving
D. using an intermediary
B. flashing lights off and on
72
When giving commands involving a location the fourth step in the sequence is:
D. name the object (raise brows)
B. name the location (raise brows)
A. give the command (to put the object in a specific place)
C. indicate who (point to the person

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