Unit 4

Question 1

In addition to using contrastive structure to ask “which” questions, you can also use it to do what?

Answer 1

Compare and contrast 2 things

Question 2

How can you use contrastive structure to compare and contrast 2 things

Answer 2

• establish one topic on your non-dominant side
• nod and shift your body slightly towards that side
• orient the signs about the topic towards the side
• then do the same for the other topic on your dominant side

Question 3

When asked a yes/no question that requires a negative response, begin with what and then do what?

Answer 3

Begin with the no sign and then give a negative statement such as “I’m not married”

Question 4

What are 2 ways to form a negative response? (the 2 signs)

Answer 4

1. say something is incorrect

2. say you dont have something

Question 5

With ranking, what is the function of the non-dominant hand?

Answer 5

The fingers on the non-dominant hand represent the total number of siblings in birth order.

Question 6

Ranking, page 188

Answer 6

confused???

Question 7

How are possessive adjectives made in ASL?

Answer 7

With a single movement of the “open B” hand followed by a noun

Question 8

In possessive adjectives, where do you orient the open B hand?

Answer 8

Toward the person who owns the person, place, or thing being discussed.

Question 9

Instead of reflecting gender like in English, ASL possessive adjectives reflect?

Answer 9

the location of the “owner”

Question 10

What hand do you use for each situation?

• A personal pronoun
• a possessive adjective

Answer 10

• a personal pronoun: the index hand (you)

- a possessive adjective: the open B hand (your)

Question 11

Sitting in a circle among a group in conversation creates what?

Answer 11

A “clear sightline” between all of the signers in the group.

Question 12

If circumstances dont accommodate sitting in a circle for conversation, what happens?

Answer 12

Adjustments are made so everyone has a clear view. It is the responsibility of the group members to maintain clear sightlines

Question 13

What is the responsibility of the signer to maintain a clear sightline?

Answer 13

Position yourself so others can see clearly. If the group is seated, lean forward or stand up to place yourself in front of the group

Question 14

What is the responsibility of the listeners to maintain a clear sightline in the inbetween?

Answer 14

Be conscious that in your need to see the signer next to you, you may be blocking someone else’s view. Check to see if the sightline is clear and glance around quickly to see if everyone can see. You may need to lean back or move your chair back to make sure everyone can see

Question 15

At the end, if you (the listener) dont have a clear sightline of the signer, what should you do?

Answer 15

Be assertive in adjusting yourself or informing others you don’t have a clear sightline.

Question 16

How is adjusting yourself so you can see the signer or informing others you cant see usually done?

Answer 16

By pressing the shoulder of the person blocking your view. First, adjust your position. If this doesnt work, adjust the position of the person blocking your view by pressing their shoulder in the direction you want them to move.

Question 17

When should you tap someone’s shoulder?

Answer 17

Only if you want to get their attention/them to look at you