NIC ASL Proficiency 2

Question 1

Which ASL parameter distinguishes the signs MOTHER and FATHER?

Accepted Answer

Location

Answer

MOTHER is produced at the chin and FATHER at the forehead; both use the '5' handshape, making location the distinguishing parameter.

Question 2

In ASL, non-manual markers (NMMs) on a yes/no question include which facial feature?

Accepted Answer

Raised brows and head tilt forward

Answer

Yes/no questions in ASL are marked by raised eyebrows and a slight forward head tilt held at the end of the question.

Question 3

What is the term for the ASL grammatical feature where a signer establishes a location in space to represent a noun and later references that space?

Accepted Answer

Referential locus

Answer

A referential locus is a specific point in signing space assigned to a referent so it can be referenced pronominally throughout discourse.

Question 4

Which handshape is used for the ASL number 9?

Accepted Answer

Bent 'F' handshape

Answer

The number 9 in ASL uses a bent 'F' handshape where the index finger curves down to touch the thumb.

Question 5

In ASL, what movement feature differentiates the signs GIVE (to me) from GIVE (to you)?

Accepted Answer

Movement direction reverses

Answer

Directional verbs like GIVE change meaning by reversing movement direction — toward signer means 'give me,' away means 'give you.'

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