Grammar Category Flashcards
Eyebrows go which direction for yes/no questions?
Up.
Eyebrows go which direction for wh-/how questions?
Down.
The hand faces which way for numbers in a series?
For numbers in a series (ex: height), have the back of the hand face you.
Where should wh/how signs go at the end of a sentence?
At the end. It doesn’t have to but it can be easier to understand that way.
What are good answers for “Do you mind?” questions?
Sure, fine, okay, can’t, sorry, and in a minute.
What are bad answers for “Do you mind?” questions?
Yes and no.
These are bad answers because it is unclear whether you mind or not.
What direction does the hand face for numbers 1-5?
The palm faces you.
What do you sign for the question “Have you been to…?”
“You finish touch…?”
How do you sign “Have you ever?”
“You finish…?”
How do you sign things like 3rd, 15th, 21st, etc?
The number + “rd”/”th”, or ‘st”.
How do you say things like “1 out of 5”?
The non-dominant hand does the denominator, and the dominant hand does the numerator. The dominant hand is against the non-dominant hand and then is pulled to the side, away from the non-dominant hand.
What is role shift? When do you use it?
You turn your body when telling a story with multiple people. Each side represents a different person.
How do you differentiate between nouns and verbs?
They may have very similar signs.
The verb usually has a more extended movement or only one tap.
The noun usually has shorter movements or two taps.
