Unit 7 & 8 (Exam 1)

Question 1

Identifying a Person should include:

Answer 1

1) body position (arms or legs)
2) appearance: height, body type, head and face, or hair
3) clothing: color and pattern

Question 2

Facial expressions when confirming a person (asking and confirming)

Answer 2

Asking to confirm: raise eyebrows “is that the right person?”
Confirming person: nod

Question 3

Describing size facial expressions (smaller, thicker, standard)

Answer 3

smaller: “oo” with mouth
larger/thicker “ch” with mouth
standard: lips flat/pressed

Question 4

How to describe tops or coats

Answer 4

1. name item (give color if only one)
2. describe neckline, and sleeve length
3. describe pattern (name base color, then other colors)
4. describe other details (pockets, snaps, sheer, beads, hood, zipper, fur trim, puffy)

Question 5

describing bags

Answer 5

1. name item (give color if only one)
2. describe size, shape and its handle
3. describe details (pattern, fastener, zipper, pockets or flaps)
4. tell how it is handled or carried

Question 6

describing eyeglasses

Answer 6

1. name item (give color if only one)
2. describe size and shape of lenses
3. describe details (tortoise shell, logo, rhinestones, or transparent plastic)

Question 7

Different examples of “have” sentences

Answer 7

“The hotel HAS a pool (have sign)”, “I HAVE TO go to work (need sign)”, “He HAS WRITTEN two books (has finished), “I DONT HAVE a jacket (have none)”, “I HAVENT received a letter (have not yet)”

Question 8

Best way to learn a new language

Answer 8

Do not assume there is an english equivalent for every ASL word. Understand ASL by using ASL instead.

Question 9

Describe hats and scarves

Answer 9

1. name item (give color if only one
2. describe basic size and shape
3. describe details, like trim, colors, pattern, or logo

Question 10

How to sign basic year numbers

Answer 10

Divide the 4 digits into two sets of numbers. (Ex: 1984 = sign 19, then move hand slightly to your dom. side before signing 84)

Question 11

years with 11-15

Answer 11

movement of numbers is not repeated. For numbers 13, 14, and 15, the fingers move outward instead of forward. (don’t repeat movements for 10 or 11 through 15!!)

Question 12

years beginning with 20

Answer 12

sign the number 20 first, followed by your hand’s slight move to your dom. side before signing the last two numbers. DO NOT TAP WITH THE NUMBER 20)

Question 13

years ending with 01-09

Answer 13

the final two digits are signed as individual numbers. (ex: 1907. sign 19, then move your hands slightly out from your body on your dom. side to sign 0, then move your hand slightly forward for the 7.) make sure palm faces out for number 0-5

Question 14

years with 00 in the middle

Answer 14

(ex: 2000-2009): sign 2, then slide your hand out from your body on your dom. side before stopping to give the final number. make sure palm faces out for numbers 1-5.

Question 15

Greetings and leave takings

Answer 15

SAYING HELLO: (say hello and goodbye when you leave/enter a room). If someone says hi to you, return it (its rude if you don’t, duh). If you know the person and have not seen them for a while, say hello + hug/handshake + “how are you/hows it going?”.
SAYING GOODBYE: make an effort to say goodbye, scan the room as you leave to say goodbye to those who make eye contact with you.

Question 16

Fun facts about Arthur Kruger ***

Answer 16

father of American Athletic Association of the Deaf (AAAD). US Deaf Sports Federation (USDSF). US Deaf sports at the international level. Born in 1911 in Philadelphia. Graduated from the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and from Gallaudet. Sports Journalism for school for the Deaf Basketball All American team. Wrote for the Silent Broadcaster and was a sports editor of the Silent Worker. Organized first National Deaf Basketball tournament in Ohio. First president of the American Athletic Union of the Deaf (AAAD). Team Director that led 14 US Athletes in the Deaf World Games. President of the Pan-American Games for the Deaf Foundation (for central and south american athletes). Received Edward Miner Gaullaudet Award in 1980.

Question 17

Explaining a situation

Answer 17

Explain situation, use “you mind?” sign to signal you are making a request, make a pleading expression.

Question 18

Talking about months

Answer 18

JAN- “A” begins with palm facing sideways
FEB- “E” pulls back slightly, then moves forward to form B
MARCH- “C” twists wrist (like turning a doorknob) to form H
APRIL- “A” sideways, then “P” and “R” in one circular movement
MAY- downward “Y”
JUNE- “U” is formed with palm facing inward and held as the hand rotates forward
JULY- “U” formed with palm facing inwards and as the hand rotates forward, it becomes “L”
AUG- Palm faces sideways for “G”
SEPT- “T” pulls back slightly
OCT- “C” moves slightly upward
NOV- “O” pulls back slightly before moving forward for “V”
DEC- “E” pulls back slightly, before moving forward for C

Question 19

Telling how many months

Answer 19

1-9 are incorporated in the sign for “month”. Form the numbers with the palm facing inward.
10+ months, number is not incorporated in sign for “month.” Give the number, then sign for month.

Question 20

Agreement verbs

Answer 20

begin with location of the object and move in direction of the object.

Question 21

2 ways to agree with a condition to a request ***

Answer 21

1) by telling what must happen first
- express willingness (nod), give condition (raise head and brows, shift to side), tell what you will do (when clause, nod), check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)
2) by telling what is expected in return
- express willingness (nod), give condition (raise head and brows), tell what is expected, check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

Question 22

to translate negative english sentences, follow this structure *** (negations)

Answer 22

establish time if specified (raise brows), establish location if specified (raise brows), name the topic (raise brows), end with a negation (shake head)

Question 23

giving phone numbers

Answer 23

palm faces outward for 1-5 (as opposed to inward like cardinal numbers). use the entire space in front of you.

Question 24

discrimination amongst the Deaf community

Answer 24

Jessica being told she couldn’t be a nurse because she was Deaf and “couldn’t listen through a stethoscope”. She proved them wrong, received her certificate, and graduated highest in her class. **hearing world’s opinions are not informed. they focus on what Deaf people don’t have (hearing) rather than what they do have (intelligence, skills, and experience adapting situations to their needs).

Question 25

what you forgot to do

Answer 25

First tell when, explain the situation (what you were doing), “i forgot” sign (page 115), tell what you forgot to do, ask for advice.

Question 26

asking for a sign strategies***

Answer 26

list things in the category, use opposites, describe or act out, give definition

Question 27

agreement verbs usually…

Answer 27

begins in the location of the subject and moves towards the directions of the object

Question 28

when describing incidents involving liquids/spills: ***

Answer 28

tell what the person/animal was doing, [name liquid] describe movement of liquid (element classifier), tell where + describe how the liquid lands (element classifier)

Question 29

describing awkward conversations ***

Answer 29

describe what you and another person were doing at the time, role shift the other person asking/saying something uncomfortable or awkward, tell how you responded or reacted, tell the other person’s reaction

Question 30

describing something one’s not supposed to do

Answer 30

describe what went on before the incident, role shift to describe something one’s not supposed to do.

Question 31

to translate sentences with tag questions, follow this structure ***

Answer 31

establish location if specified (raise brows + head); name the topic (raise brows + head); end with a negation sign (shake head and furrow brows); add a tag question (raise brows and lean head forward)

Question 32

Fun facts about Nathie Marbury ***

Answer 32

Born in Grenada, Mississippi. Graduated from Western Penn school for the Deaf (WPSD). Only member of her family to attend college. BA in Home Economics from Gallaudet. Two Master’s from California State Uni at Northridge (CSUN), on in Special Ed. and one in Administration and Supervison. First black deaf woman to complete a PhD in Deaf Studies/Deaf Edu at Lamar Uni. First Black Deaf person entering the National Leadership Training Program for the Deaf at CSUN. First Black Deaf teacher at Kendall demonstration Elementary School for the Deaf. First black deaf woman to serve on national association of the deaf (NAD) board as a member at large. Wanted black deaf students to celebrate their black culture + deaf culture. Had a passion for teaching. Taught at Austin Comm. College (ACC). Donated entire collection of books + vids to the Nathie Marbury ASL/Deaf Studies Collection at ACC. Creation of Dr. Nathie L Marbury Masters in Sign Language Education Academic Achievement Award. Nathie received the Lifetime Achievement Award from National Black Deaf Advocated (NBDA).

Question 33

What do you do if you arrive late ***

Answer 33

Consider the right time to interrupt. Consider how to briefly apologize and get permission to take your seat.

Question 34

What to ponder when leaving during class ***

Answer 34

the right time to interrupt. How to apologize and get permission to leave.

Question 35

Two types of name signs

Answer 35

DESCRIPTIVE and ARBITRARY

Question 36

Changing name signs

Answer 36

changed if there are two people with same name sign in a community; name sign usually modified for the person who is younger or a newcomer or when they enter professional careers