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