ASL Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 2Why can a word-for-word English sequence sound unnatural when converted directly into signs?
  • ASL does not allow signs to be combined into sentences.
  • ASL requires every English word to be fingerspelled first.
  • Only facial expressions determine ASL sentence structure.
  • ASL has grammatical patterns that differ from English.
• 4Which eyebrow pattern commonly accompanies a direct information-seeking question such as “WHERE?” or “WHY?” in ASL?
  • Eyebrows are generally lowered or furrowed.
  • Eyebrows alternate rapidly between raised and neutral.
  • Eyebrows remain raised for the entire question.
  • Eyebrow position has no grammatical role.
• 5Two signs have the same handshape, location, and palm orientation but differ in movement and meaning. What does this demonstrate?
  • Every ASL sign must include repeated movement.
  • Movement changes only the emotional tone of a sign.
  • Movement can distinguish one sign from another.
  • Word order alone determines a sign’s meaning.