ASL Alphabet Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Two sideways handshapes look similar, but one extends the index finger while the other extends both the index and middle fingers. Which letter uses two extended fingers?
H
G
K
U
2. A beginner's fingerspelling is difficult to follow because the letters blur together. What adjustment most directly improves clarity?
Switch hands for letters that require more effort
Form distinct letter shapes with a controlled, steady rhythm
Insert a long pause after every individual letter
Use large whole-arm movements for every letter
3. Which letter uses a handshape resembling K but is oriented downward?
H
Q
R
P
4. Which description correctly distinguishes U from V in the ASL alphabet?
U crosses the two raised fingers, while V keeps them together
U keeps the two raised fingers together, while V spreads them apart
U raises one finger, while V raises two fingers together
U points downward, while V points upward
5. You need to communicate a person's name for which you do not know an established name sign. What is the relevant use of the ASL alphabet?
Replace the name with a descriptive gesture
Fingerspell the name letter by letter
Sign only the first letter and omit the rest
Mouth the English name without signing it
6. How many letters are represented in the standard ASL manual alphabet?
26
24
28
30
7. A signer extends the thumb and pinky while keeping the three middle fingers folded. Which letter is being formed?
I
L
Y
W
8. A learner knows the G handshape and then turns that general configuration downward. Which letter are they forming?
P
X
Z
Q
9. A signer begins with the pinky raised as for I, then moves that handshape through a curved path. Which letter results?
J
Z
Y
I
10. Which two ASL alphabet letters are normally formed with a tracing movement rather than a stationary final handshape alone?
G and H
J and Z
K and P
U and V
11. A handshape has the index and middle fingers raised and crossed. Which letter does it represent?
X
U
V
R
12. A learner is confusing A and S because both use a closed-fist shape. Which distinction is accurate?
A has crossed fingers, while S has straight fingers
A points downward, while S points sideways
A uses an extended pinky, while S uses an extended thumb
S places the thumb across the front of the folded fingers, while A keeps it alongside the fist
13. When fingerspelling a name, which approach to hand choice follows the usual ASL convention?
Use only your nondominant hand
Switch hands whenever a letter feels difficult
Use your dominant hand consistently
Form every letter with both hands together
14. Which letter is formed by extending the index finger upward and the thumb sideways to create a right-angle shape?
G
D
L
Y
15. A student touches the thumb and index finger together while keeping the other three fingers raised and separated. Which letter are they forming?
O
D
F
E
16. During fingerspelling, a signer uses the index finger to trace the printed shape of a letter in the air. Which letter is it?
Z
X
S
J