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What does 'YES' signify in communication?

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Agreement or affirmation.

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Conversational Phrases

What does 'YES' signify in communication?

Agreement or affirmation.

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Common Signs in ASL

What does 'THINK' imply?

To use one's mind actively to form connected ideas.

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Common Signs in ASL

What is the importance of learning common signs in ASL?

They facilitate basic communication.

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Fingerspelling in ASL

How is ASL fingerspelled?

By spelling out the letters A, S, and L.

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Conversational Phrases

What is the ASL sign for 'thank you'?

You place your fingertips on your chin and move your hand outward.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'favorite' in ASL?

Touch your chin with your dominant hand and move it away.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'READY' in ASL?

Both hands in a 'R' shape moving forward.

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Conversational Phrases

What does 'NO' signify in communication?

Disagreement or negation.

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Fingerspelling in ASL

What is the fingerspelling for 'fs'?

Fingerspell the letters 'F' and 'S'.

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Practice Techniques

What should you do if there are signs you don’t know?

Try to figure them out with context.

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Review of Vocabulary

What is included in the review section?

Common signs and extra signs not reviewed.

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Making Introductions

What does B say when introducing themselves?

My name is ____.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'NO' in ASL?

A shaking motion with the head.

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Common Signs in ASL

What does the term 'SLOW' refer to in ASL?

It is a sign used to indicate a slower pace or to ask someone to slow down.

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Asking for Meaning in ASL

What is the purpose of asking 'What does ... mean?' in ASL?

To inquire about the meaning of a specific sign.

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Practice Techniques

How can watching ASL videos help in practice?

It helps in understanding signs, facial expressions, and the flow of conversation.

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Practice Techniques

Why is it important to practice regularly in ASL?

Regular practice helps reinforce learning and improves retention of signs and concepts.

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Conversational Phrases

How do you say 'please' in ASL?

You place your dominant hand flat on your chest and move it in a circular motion.

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Survival Signs

What is the ASL sign for 'HELP'?

A fist with the thumb up placed under the chin.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'finish' in ASL?

Bring both hands together and then move them outward.

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Asking for Meaning in ASL

How do you sign 'How do you sign...' in ASL?

Use the sign for 'how' followed by the sign for 'sign'.

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Conversational Phrases

How can understanding 'need' and 'want' improve communication?

It helps clarify priorities and intentions in conversations.

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Making Introductions

How does B respond to A's greeting?

Hi! [respond] How are you?

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Conversational Phrases

What is the ASL sign for 'goodbye'?

You wave your hand.

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Asking for Meaning in ASL

How do you ask for the meaning of a sign in ASL?

You can sign 'What does ... mean?'

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Practice Techniques

What is the primary purpose of practicing ASL?

To improve fluency and communication skills in American Sign Language.

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Making Introductions

What is the first question A asks B in the introduction?

Hi! How are you?

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Conversational Phrases

What is the difference between 'need' and 'want'?

'Need' refers to something essential for survival, while 'want' refers to something desired but not essential.

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Fingerspelling in ASL

What does ASL stand for?

American Sign Language.

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Making Introductions

What does A say after B responds?

My name is ____. What’s your name?

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Common Signs in ASL

What is the focus of Week One in SP214?

Common signs and conversation.

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Conversational Phrases

Can you give an example of a 'need'?

Food, water, and shelter are examples of needs.

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Common Signs in ASL

What type of signs are emphasized in the first week of SP214?

Common signs.

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Conversational Phrases

What is a common greeting in ASL?

Hello.

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Asking for Meaning in ASL

What is the ASL sign for 'mean'?

The sign for 'mean' is made by placing the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand and moving it slightly forward.

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Conversational Phrases

Can you give an example of a 'want'?

A new phone or a vacation are examples of wants.

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Common Signs in ASL

What does 'KNOW' signify?

To be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or information.

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Common Signs in ASL

How do you sign 'FINISH' in ASL?

By placing both hands in front of you with palms facing outward and moving them away from your body.

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Making Introductions

What is the focus of the practice at home?

Making introductions and practice phrases.

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Practice Techniques

What are some effective methods for practicing ASL?

Engaging in conversations with fluent signers, using ASL apps, and participating in ASL classes.

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Conversational Phrases

How do common signs contribute to conversations in ASL?

They provide essential vocabulary for everyday interactions.

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Conversational Phrases

How do you ask someone how they are in ASL?

You sign 'How are you?'.

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Review of Vocabulary

What is the purpose of reviewing common signs?

To reinforce vocabulary and understanding.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'understand' in ASL?

Place your hand on your forehead and move it slightly away.

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Practice Techniques

What role does feedback play in practicing ASL?

Feedback from fluent signers helps identify areas for improvement and enhances learning.

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Making Introductions

What do A and B say together at the end of the introduction?

Nice to meet you!

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'need' in ASL?

Place your hands in front of you with palms up and move them slightly upward.

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Survival Signs

What is the ASL sign for 'PRACTICE'?

A flat hand moving in a circular motion.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'yes' in ASL?

Make a fist and nod it up and down.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'ready' in ASL?

Make a 'R' handshape and move it forward.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'COPY' in ASL?

One hand mimicking the other hand's movement.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'WANT' in ASL?

Both hands open and moving towards the body.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'no' in ASL?

Bring your thumb and fingers together as if saying 'no'.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'help' in ASL?

Place one hand under the other and raise them slightly.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'again' in ASL?

Use your dominant hand to make a circular motion towards your non-dominant hand.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'KNOW' in ASL?

A flat hand moving from the forehead outward.

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Survival Signs

What is the ASL sign for 'YES'?

A nodding motion with the head.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'FINISH' in ASL?

Both hands open and moving outward.

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Survival Signs

What is the ASL sign for 'UNDERSTAND'?

A flat hand moving from the chin outward.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'slow' in ASL?

Move your hand downwards slowly with the palm facing down.

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Survival Signs

What is the ASL sign for 'NEED'?

A flat hand moving towards the chest.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'AGAIN' in ASL?

A flat hand moving back towards the chin.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'want' in ASL?

Place both hands in front of you with palms up and pull them towards you.

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Survival Signs

What is the ASL sign for 'SLOW'?

One hand moving slowly down the other hand.

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Survival Signs

What is the ASL sign for 'THINK'?

A finger tapping the forehead.

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Survival Signs

How do you sign 'wait' in ASL?

Hold your hand up with palm facing out and move it slightly back and forth.

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