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How to learn sign language
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. Which of these is the primary sense you should focus on when learning sign language?
A) Vision
B) Smell
C) Taste
D) Hearing
  • 2. What is a crucial aspect of sign language grammar?
A) Facial expressions
B) Verbal intonation
C) Typing speed
D) Written punctuation
  • 3. What is fingerspelling mainly used for?
A) Expressing emotions
B) Basic greetings
C) Proper nouns and words without signs
D) Counting numbers
  • 4. What is a good way to immerse yourself in sign language?
A) Reading books about sign language
B) Listening to audio recordings of sign language
C) Avoiding any contact with sign language users
D) Watching sign language videos
  • 5. Why is it important to learn about Deaf culture?
A) It has no impact on learning sign language
B) To become fluent in spoken language
C) To understand the context of sign language
D) To avoid learning sign language
  • 6. What is the best way to practice receptive skills (understanding sign language)?
A) Practice fingerspelling to yourself
B) Listen to spoken language podcasts
C) Read books about sign language
D) Watch sign language conversations
  • 7. What should you focus on when practicing expressive skills (signing)?
A) Avoiding interaction
B) Memorizing vocabulary lists only
C) Accuracy and fluency
D) Speed alone
  • 8. Which of these is a common sign language teaching method?
A) Total Communication
B) Written Translation
C) Oralism only
D) Silent Reading
  • 9. What is the importance of repetition in learning sign language?
A) It slows down the learning process
B) It confuses the learner
C) It is unnecessary
D) Reinforces memory and muscle memory
  • 10. What should you do if you don't understand a sign?
A) Ignore the sign
B) Ask the signer to repeat or clarify
C) Interrupt the conversation
D) Pretend you understand
  • 11. Is sign language universal?
A) Yes, it's the same worldwide
B) Only deaf people understand it
C) It's based on spoken English
D) No, different countries have different sign languages
  • 12. What is a classifier in sign language?
A) A synonym for fingerspelling
B) A specific facial expression
C) A handshape representing an object or person
D) A type of verb
  • 13. Why is it important to record yourself signing?
A) To identify areas for improvement
B) To discourage further learning
C) To share on social media only
D) It is not important
  • 14. What is an example of a resource for learning sign language?
A) Knitting tutorials
B) Spoken language podcasts
C) Writing books
D) Online courses
  • 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) A type of musical instrument
B) The internet
C) The area in front of your body where you sign
D) A physical classroom
  • 17. What is the role of non-manual markers (NMMs)?
A) They are only used for fingerspelling
B) They are optional
C) They convey grammatical information and emotion
D) They are solely used for counting
  • 18. Which of these is a common mistake for beginners?
A) Signing too slowly
B) Practicing too often
C) Asking questions
D) Not using facial expressions
  • 19. How can you find a sign language community to practice with?
A) Only read books about sign language
B) Avoid social interaction
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) It can be learned in a day
C) It's easy to become fluent quickly
D) Fluency takes time and practice
  • 21. Which of the following is a common parameter of a sign?
A) Color of clothing
B) Weather condition
C) Time of day
D) Handshape
  • 22. What does it mean to be a 'visual learner' in the context of sign language?
A) Learning best through seeing and observing
B) Learning best through smelling
C) Learning best through reading
D) Learning best through listening to spoken language
  • 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 make the sentence longer
D) To indicate the tense of the verb
  • 24. What is the difference between initialized signs and arbitrary signs?
A) Initialized signs are always more common.
B) Arbitrary signs are always easier to learn.
C) Initialized signs use a fingerspelled letter; arbitrary signs don't.
D) There is no difference.
  • 25. What is 'code-switching' in the context of sign language?
A) Speaking while signing
B) Avoiding sign language entirely
C) Translating from English to sign language verbatim
D) Alternating between different signing styles
  • 26. What is the 'Deaf gain' perspective?
A) Ignoring the challenges faced by Deaf individuals
B) Promoting oralism exclusively
C) Focusing on the benefits of Deafness and sign language
D) Viewing Deafness as a disability that needs to be cured
  • 27. Which aspect of handshape is important to consider?
A) The configuration of the fingers and hand
B) The size of the hand
C) The temperature of the hand
D) The color of the hand
  • 28. What is the role of eye gaze in sign language?
A) To indicate the direction of a sign or referent
B) To show boredom
C) To be avoided during signing
D) To make the signer look more attractive
  • 29. How does technology assist in learning sign language?
A) Slows down the learning process
B) Replaces the need for in-person instruction entirely
C) Provides access to online dictionaries and video resources
D) Makes sign language unnecessary
  • 30. What is the best approach to learning sign language vocabulary?
A) Only focus on fingerspelling
B) Ignore vocabulary and focus solely on grammar
C) Memorize long lists of isolated signs
D) Learn signs in context and associate them with images or actions
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