Chapter 1-Family and Social Life Flashcards
Boy/Male
Move the right hand to forehead as if gripping the bill of a cap
Fine
Place the thumb edge of the right flat open hand at the chest and pivot the hand forward
Girl/Female
Trace the right jawbone from ear to chin with the palm side of the right A thumb
How
Point the fingers of both bent hands down and place hands back to back
Name/Called
Cross the middle finger edge of the right H fingers over the index finger edge of the left H fingers
New
Pass the back of the right slightly curved hand across the left flat palm from fingers to heel
Thanks/You’re Welcome
Move both flat hands forward and down from the lips until palms face upward
The
Rotate the right T hand counter clockwise
What
Pass the tip of the right index finger down over the left flad hand from the index to the little finger
Encourage/Motivate
Move both flat or open hands forward with several short dipping movements
Expression
Move both X hands up and down alternately at the sides of the face
Hard-of-Hearing
Point the right H hand forward and move it in a short arc to the right
Mother
Touch the chin with the thumb of the right open hand
Inquisitive/Curious
Pinch the neck and wiggle the hand slightly
Niece
Shake N-hand fingers near the chin
NO
Bring the right thumb and the index and middle fingers together
Obey/Obedience
Move both S hands down and forward while changing them to palm-up flat hands
Parents
Place the middle finger of the right P hand at the right temple, then at the right side of the chin
She/Her
First sing female; then point the index finger forward
Signs
Hold both index fingers to the front with the fingers pointing toward each other and the palms facing out. Rotate both index fingers alternately towards the body
Slow
Draw the right hand fingertips slowly up the back of the left hand
Was
Move the right W hand back to the cheek while changing it to an S hand
Yes
Nod the right S hand up and down with palm facing forward
Your/His/Her/Their
Push the right flat hand forward with the palm facing the person referred to.
Also/Too
Bring both index fingers together with the palms facing down. Repeat slightly to the left
Beautiful/Attractive/Lovely/Handsome/Pretty
Place the fingertips of the right and hand at the chin and open the hand as it describes a counterclockwise circle around the face. The H hand can be used when signing handsome…INITIALIZATION
Clean/Nice/Pure
Move the palm of the right flat hand across the palm of the left flat hand from wrist to fingertips
Grandmother
Touch the chin with the thumb of the right open hand which has its palm facing left. Move ther ight hand in two forward arcs
Make/Fashion/Fix
Strike the right S hand on the top of the left S hand and twist the hands slightly inward. Repeat for emphasis as needed.
Nephew
Place the right extended N fingers close to the right temple and shake back and forth from the wrist
Our
Place the slightly cupped right hand on the right side of the chest with palm facing left. Move the right hand forward in a circular motion, bringing it to rest near the left shoulder with the palm facing right.
Perfect
Move the middle fingertips of both P hands together so that they touch.
Room
Outline the sides and shape of a square in two movements with both flat hands. R hands can be used also
Sister
First sign female then point both index fingers forward and bring them together
Visit
Hold both V hands up with palms facing in. Rotate them forward alternately.
Wedding
Point the fingers of both flat hands down from the wrists in the front. Swing the hands toward each other until the left fingers and thumb grasp the right fingers
Where
Shake the right index finger from side to side with palm facing forward
Clothes/Dress/Garment/Gown/Suit/Wear
Brush the fingertips of both flat open hands down the chest a few times
Cousin
Place the right C hand either close to the right temple for a male or close to the right cheek for a female then shake back and forth from the wrist
Cute
Stroke the chin several times with the fingers of the right U hand. Assume a smiling expression
Daughter
First sign female, then move the right flat hand with palm facing up into the crook of the left bent elbow
Explain/Define/Describe
Move both F or D hands back and forth alternately with palms facing.
Hang up/Hanger/Suspend
With palm facing forward, move the right X hand up and forward a short distance.
Hearing
Place the right index finger in front of the mouth and make a few small forward circular movements
Pants/Slacks/Trousers
Place the curved open hands just below the waist and move them up to the waist while simultaneously forming and hands
Please/Enjoy/Gratify/Like/Pleasure
Make a counterclockwise circle with the right flat hand over the heart
Stand up/Arise/Get up
Begin with the right V fingers pointing up and the palm facing in. Make an arc with the V fingers until they rest in a n upright position on the left upturned palm
Tall
Place the right index finger on the left flat palm and move it straight up
Try/Attempt/Effort
Hold both S hands in front with palms facing then push hands forward. (initialization)
Almost/Nearly
Brush the little finger edge of the right hand upward over the fingertips of the curved left hand, both palms face up
Anything/Thing/Substance
Swing the right A hand forward and to the right. Then drop the right flat palm up hand a few times while moving it to the right
As
Point both index fingers forward together with a short distance between them and the palms facing down. Maintain this position as both hands are moved to the left
Bath/Bathe
Rub both A hands up and down on the chest several times
Brush (Your) Teeth/Toothbrush
Shake the right horizontal index finger up and down in front of the teeth
Enough/Plenty/Sufficient
MOve the right flat hand across the top of the left S hand a few times
Go
Point both index fingers toward each other and rotate them around each other as they are moved away from the body
I Love You
Hold the right hand up with palm facing forward. The thumb and the index and little fingers are extended
Program
Move the middle finger of the right P hand down the left flat palm; then down the back of the left hand
Shower/Baptize/Christen
Place the closed S hand above the head and thrust downward toward the head while simultaneously opening the hand
Take
Place the right open hand forward and draw it into the chest while simultaneously forming a closed hand
Through/Via
Pass the little finger edge of the right flat hand forward between the left index and middle fingers
Wish
With the palm facing in, draw the right C hand down the chest from just below the neck
