Sign Language Alphabet 2

Question 1

In ASL fingerspelling, which letter is formed by extending all five fingers upward with the palm facing out?

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Bounce or slide the handshape slightly

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

F

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Q

Answer

Q uses the same G handshape but rotated downward, with the index finger and thumb pointing toward the ground.

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