Sign Language Sign Language Numbers and Time

Question 1

In ASL, how are numbers 1-5 typically oriented when counting?

Accepted Answer

Palm facing outward away from the signer

Answer

Palm facing the signer

Answer

Palm facing upward

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Palm facing downward

Question 2

How is the number 11 signed in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Flick the index finger up twice from a closed fist

Answer

Fingerspell E-L-E-V-E-N

Answer

Sign a 1 then a 1 together

Answer

Hold up all ten fingers then one more

Question 3

What handshape is used for the number 6 in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Thumb touches pinky, other fingers extended

Answer

All fingers spread wide

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Index and middle fingers crossed

Answer

Thumb and index finger form a circle

Question 4

How do you sign 'HOUR' in ASL?

Accepted Answer

One index finger rotates in a full circle on the other upright index finger

Answer

Point to your wrist

Answer

Draw a circle with your index finger on your palm

Answer

Tap your wrist twice

Question 5

How is the concept of 'WEEK' signed in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Slide one hand across the palm of the other

Answer

Hold up seven fingers

Answer

Draw a large circle in the air

Answer

Point to a calendar with seven squares

Question 6

How do you indicate a recurring time (e.g., 'every week') in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Use a repeated or cyclic movement of the WEEK sign

Answer

Sign WEEK then AGAIN

Answer

Sign WEEK seven times

Answer

Fingerspell E-V-E-R-Y then sign WEEK