Things to Know

Question 1

In deaf culture, not keeping eye contact when conversing is considered _____.

Answer 1

rude

Question 2

The hand most often used is called the dominant hand, while the other is called __________.

Answer 2

non-dominant hand

Question 3

It is considered acceptable to sign in front of your face. (T/F)

Answer 3

false

Question 4

When someone speaks in a monotone voice void of inflection and expression, usually people listening become bored or disinterested. The same result occurs when a deaf person doesn’t use __________.

Answer 4

facial expressions

Question 5

Sloppy uncertain signing is the same as mumbling in English. Sloppy signing causes careless errors that drastically affect the meaning. This is why __________ is important when signing.

Answer 5

precision

Question 6

Name the 5 parameters of signs:

Answer 6

1. hand shape
2. palm orientation
3. location
4. movement
5. non-manual signs/behaviors

Question 7

“Asking for clarification” - What are the 5 ways to ask for clarification?

Answer 7

1. explain please
2. again/repeat again please
3. what does that mean
4. slow down please
5. finger spell please

Question 8

What is a yes/no question?

Answer 8

a question that requires a yes/no answer

Question 9

What is a WH-word question?

Answer 9

a question ending in one of the 7 wh-words that require an open-ended detailed response

Question 10

Your eyebrows go _____ when signing a yes/no question

Answer 10

up

Question 11

Your eyebrows go _____ when signing a wh-word question

Answer 11

down

Question 12

WH-Word questions always include one of these 7 words:

Answer 12

1. who
2. what
3. when
4. where
5. why
6. how
7. which