Sign Language Sign Language Numbers and Time 3

Question 1

How do you sign 'MORNING' in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Bend the forearm upward from the elbow like a rising sun

Answer

MORNING in ASL is signed by bending the forearm upward from the elbow, with the non-dominant arm as the horizon and the dominant arm representing the rising sun.

Question 2

How is 'NIGHT' signed in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Cover one hand with the other and tilt both downward

Answer

NIGHT in ASL is signed by bending the dominant wrist downward over the non-dominant arm, with the dominant hand representing the night sky.

Question 3

How are ages expressed in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Touch the chin with a bent hand (OLD), then sign the number

Answer

In ASL, age is expressed by making the OLD sign (bent hand at chin moving downward) followed by the specific number.

Question 4

How is '3 WEEKS AGO' expressed in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Sign THREE, then WEEK, then sign PAST or use a backward movement

Answer

In ASL, past time expressions are formed with the number first (THREE), then the time unit (WEEK), then moving into the past region of signing space.

Question 5

How is 'NOON' (12:00 PM) typically signed in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Hold the dominant forearm straight up vertically on the non-dominant palm

Answer

NOON in ASL is signed by holding the dominant forearm straight up vertically, resting the elbow on the non-dominant palm, representing the sun directly overhead.

Sign Language Practice Test

Sign Language Practice Test

Sign Language Sign Language Numbers and Time 3