Sign Language Alphabet 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In ASL fingerspelling, which letter is formed by extending all five fingers upward with the palm facing out?
- B (Correct answer)
- W
- 5
- E
Correct answer: B
The letter B in ASL is made by holding all four fingers straight up together with the thumb tucked across the palm.
Question 2: Which ASL letter handshape looks similar to the letter it represents when viewed from the signer's perspective?
- C (Correct answer)
- Q
- G
- P
Correct answer: C
The letter C uses a curved hand that visually resembles the printed letter C.
Question 3: When fingerspelling a double letter such as the 'tt' in 'butter', what is the correct ASL technique?
- Bounce or slide the handshape slightly (Correct answer)
- Hold the letter for twice as long
- Sign the letter with both hands
- Tap the chin between repetitions
Correct answer: Bounce or slide the handshape slightly
Double letters in ASL fingerspelling are indicated by a small bounce or lateral slide of the handshape.
Question 4: Which ASL letter is formed by touching the index finger and thumb together to form a circle, with the other three fingers extended?
- D
- O
- F (Correct answer)
- A
Correct answer: F
The letter F in ASL is made by touching the index finger to the thumb in a circle while the remaining three fingers extend upward.
Question 5: The ASL letter 'G' points the index finger horizontally to the side. Which letter is its mirror image but points downward?
- J
- Q (Correct answer)
- Y
- H
Correct answer: Q
Q uses the same G handshape but rotated downward, with the index finger and thumb pointing toward the ground.
Question 6: Which ASL letter requires a movement (a hook of the pinky) rather than a static handshape?
- I
- J (Correct answer)
- K
- L
Correct answer: J
The letter J is signed by forming an I handshape (pinky up) and tracing the letter J in the air.
Question 7: In ASL, which letter is formed by extending the index and middle fingers in a V shape, then bending them at the knuckles?
- U
- V
- H
- R (Correct answer)
Correct answer: R
The letter R is made by crossing the index and middle fingers in a twisted V shape.
Sign Language Alphabet 2
In ASL fingerspelling, which letter is formed by extending all five fingers upward with the palm facing out?