Sign Language Alphabet 3

Question 1

Which ASL fingerspelled letter uses only the pinky finger extended while the other fingers are curled into the palm?

Accepted Answer

I

Answer

The letter I in ASL is formed by holding up only the pinky finger with all other fingers curled down.

Question 2

The ASL letter 'L' is formed by which handshape?

Accepted Answer

Index and thumb forming a right angle

Answer

The letter L uses the index finger pointing up and the thumb pointing out to the side, forming an L shape.

Question 3

Which ASL letter involves touching the fingertips of all four fingers to the thumb, forming a flattened O shape?

Accepted Answer

E

Answer

The letter E is made by bending all four fingers so their tips touch the bent thumb, creating a compressed fist-like shape.

Question 4

When reading fingerspelling from another person, what is the most effective visual strategy?

Accepted Answer

Watch the whole hand as a unit rather than each finger

Answer

Experienced readers watch the overall movement and shape of the hand rather than tracking individual fingers.

Question 5

Which two ASL letters are frequently confused because they share a similar handshape involving the index and middle fingers held up?

Accepted Answer

V and U

Answer

V and U are both made with the index and middle fingers extended, but V spreads them apart while U holds them together.

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