Sign Language Sign Language Handshapes and Classifiers

Question 1

What does a 'V' handshape represent when used as a classifier?

Accepted Answer

Two legs or a person standing/walking

Answer

The V handshape classifier represents two legs and is used to show a person walking, standing, or moving.

Question 2

What classifier handshape is used to represent a vehicle (car, truck, bus)?

Accepted Answer

The 3 handshape

Answer

The 3 handshape (thumb, index, and middle fingers extended) is used as a classifier to represent vehicles and can show their movement and location.

Question 3

What is the 'bent V' classifier typically used to represent?

Accepted Answer

A crawling person or bent legs

Answer

The bent V handshape classifier is used to represent a person with bent knees—someone crawling, crouching, or a different posture than the upright V.

Question 4

Which handshape classifier represents a small, round object?

Accepted Answer

The O handshape

Answer

The O handshape (fingers and thumb curved to form a circle) is used as a classifier to represent small, round, or spherical objects.

Question 5

What is the 'B' handshape classifier typically used to represent?

Accepted Answer

Flat, broad surfaces or objects like tables, floors, or walls

Answer

The B handshape (flat hand) classifier represents flat, broad surfaces or objects such as tables, floors, pieces of paper, or walls.

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