Sign Language Sign Language Numbers and Time 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In ASL, how are numbers 1-5 typically oriented when counting?
- Palm facing the signer
- Palm facing outward away from the signer (Correct answer)
- Palm facing upward
- Palm facing downward
Correct answer: Palm facing outward away from the signer
When signing cardinal numbers 1-5 in ASL for general counting, the palm typically faces outward (away from the signer) toward the viewer.
Question 2: How is the number 11 signed in ASL?
- Fingerspell E-L-E-V-E-N
- Sign a 1 then a 1 together
- Flick the index finger up twice from a closed fist (Correct answer)
- Hold up all ten fingers then one more
Correct answer: Flick the index finger up twice from a closed fist
The number 11 in ASL is signed by flicking the index finger upward twice from a closed fist, representing a repeated motion.
Question 3: What handshape is used for the number 6 in ASL?
- Thumb touches pinky, other fingers extended (Correct answer)
- All fingers spread wide
- Index and middle fingers crossed
- Thumb and index finger form a circle
Correct answer: Thumb touches pinky, other fingers extended
The number 6 in ASL is signed with the thumb touching the pinky finger while the other three fingers remain extended.
Question 4: How do you sign 'HOUR' in ASL?
- Point to your wrist
- Draw a circle with your index finger on your palm
- One index finger rotates in a full circle on the other upright index finger (Correct answer)
- Tap your wrist twice
Correct answer: One index finger rotates in a full circle on the other upright index finger
HOUR in ASL is signed by making one complete circle with the dominant index finger around the non-dominant upright index finger, like a clock hand going around.
Question 5: How is the concept of 'WEEK' signed in ASL?
- Slide one hand across the palm of the other (Correct answer)
- Hold up seven fingers
- Draw a large circle in the air
- Point to a calendar with seven squares
Correct answer: Slide one hand across the palm of the other
WEEK in ASL is signed by sliding the dominant index finger (or flat hand) across the non-dominant open palm from one side to the other.
Question 6: How do you indicate a recurring time (e.g., 'every week') in ASL?
- Sign WEEK then AGAIN
- Use a repeated or cyclic movement of the WEEK sign (Correct answer)
- Sign WEEK seven times
- Fingerspell E-V-E-R-Y then sign WEEK
Correct answer: Use a repeated or cyclic movement of the WEEK sign
Recurring time in ASL is shown by using a repeated or circular movement for time signs like WEEK or MONTH, indicating a habitual or recurring event.
Sign Language Sign Language Numbers and Time 1
In ASL, how are numbers 1-5 typically oriented when counting?