How to learn sign language - Exam
  • 1. Which of these is the primary sense you should focus on when learning sign language?
A) Vision
B) Taste
C) Hearing
D) Smell
  • 2. What is a crucial aspect of sign language grammar?
A) Typing speed
B) Facial expressions
C) Written punctuation
D) Verbal intonation
  • 3. What is fingerspelling mainly used for?
A) Proper nouns and words without signs
B) Counting numbers
C) Basic greetings
D) Expressing emotions
  • 4. What is a good way to immerse yourself in sign language?
A) Watching sign language videos
B) Avoiding any contact with sign language users
C) Reading books about sign language
D) Listening to audio recordings of sign language
  • 5. Why is it important to learn about Deaf culture?
A) To avoid learning sign language
B) It has no impact on learning sign language
C) To become fluent in spoken language
D) To understand the context of sign language
  • 6. What is the best way to practice receptive skills (understanding sign language)?
A) Listen to spoken language podcasts
B) Watch sign language conversations
C) Practice fingerspelling to yourself
D) Read books about sign language
  • 7. What should you focus on when practicing expressive skills (signing)?
A) Memorizing vocabulary lists only
B) Avoiding interaction
C) Speed alone
D) Accuracy and fluency
  • 8. Which of these is a common sign language teaching method?
A) Written Translation
B) Silent Reading
C) Oralism only
D) Total Communication
  • 9. What is the importance of repetition in learning sign language?
A) It is unnecessary
B) It slows down the learning process
C) Reinforces memory and muscle memory
D) It confuses the learner
  • 10. What should you do if you don't understand a sign?
A) Interrupt the conversation
B) Ignore the sign
C) Pretend you understand
D) Ask the signer to repeat or clarify
  • 11. Is sign language universal?
A) It's based on spoken English
B) Only deaf people understand it
C) No, different countries have different sign languages
D) Yes, it's the same worldwide
  • 12. What is a classifier in sign language?
A) A handshape representing an object or person
B) A specific facial expression
C) A synonym for fingerspelling
D) A type of verb
  • 13. Why is it important to record yourself signing?
A) To identify areas for improvement
B) It is not important
C) To discourage further learning
D) To share on social media only
  • 14. What is an example of a resource for learning sign language?
A) Spoken language podcasts
B) Online courses
C) Writing books
D) Knitting tutorials
  • 15. Which organization supports Deaf individuals and promotes sign language?
A) National Education Association (NEA)
B) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
C) American Medical Association (AMA)
D) National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
  • 16. What does 'signing space' refer to?
A) The internet
B) A physical classroom
C) A type of musical instrument
D) The area in front of your body where you sign
  • 17. What is the role of non-manual markers (NMMs)?
A) They are only used for fingerspelling
B) They convey grammatical information and emotion
C) They are solely used for counting
D) They are optional
  • 18. Which of these is a common mistake for beginners?
A) Signing too slowly
B) Not using facial expressions
C) Practicing too often
D) Asking questions
  • 19. How can you find a sign language community to practice with?
A) Avoid social interaction
B) Only read books about sign language
C) Attend Deaf events or workshops
D) Never use sign language in public
  • 20. Why is it important to be patient when learning sign language?
A) It requires no effort
B) Fluency takes time and practice
C) It can be learned in a day
D) It's easy to become fluent quickly
  • 21. Which of the following is a common parameter of a sign?
A) Handshape
B) Color of clothing
C) Weather condition
D) Time of day
  • 22. What does it mean to be a 'visual learner' in the context of sign language?
A) Learning best through smelling
B) Learning best through listening to spoken language
C) Learning best through reading
D) Learning best through seeing and observing
  • 23. What is the purpose of directional verbs in sign language?
A) To add confusion
B) To indicate the subject and object of the verb
C) To indicate the tense of the verb
D) To make the sentence longer
  • 24. What is the difference between initialized signs and arbitrary signs?
A) Initialized signs use a fingerspelled letter; arbitrary signs don't.
B) Initialized signs are always more common.
C) Arbitrary signs are always easier to learn.
D) There is no difference.
  • 25. What is 'code-switching' in the context of sign language?
A) Avoiding sign language entirely
B) Speaking while signing
C) Translating from English to sign language verbatim
D) Alternating between different signing styles
  • 26. What is the 'Deaf gain' perspective?
A) Viewing Deafness as a disability that needs to be cured
B) Ignoring the challenges faced by Deaf individuals
C) Focusing on the benefits of Deafness and sign language
D) Promoting oralism exclusively
  • 27. Which aspect of handshape is important to consider?
A) The size of the hand
B) The configuration of the fingers and hand
C) The color of the hand
D) The temperature of the hand
  • 28. What is the role of eye gaze in sign language?
A) To make the signer look more attractive
B) To be avoided during signing
C) To indicate the direction of a sign or referent
D) To show boredom
  • 29. How does technology assist in learning sign language?
A) Makes sign language unnecessary
B) Provides access to online dictionaries and video resources
C) Replaces the need for in-person instruction entirely
D) Slows down the learning process
  • 30. What is the best approach to learning sign language vocabulary?
A) Only focus on fingerspelling
B) Memorize long lists of isolated signs
C) Ignore vocabulary and focus solely on grammar
D) Learn signs in context and associate them with images or actions
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