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ASL Classifiers CHAT

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of a size and shape classifier in American Sign Language (ASL)?
    B: Making a '5' handshape to represent the number of people
    A: Pointing to indicate the location of a person
    D: Using a 'Bent L' handshape to show the round shape of a plate
    C: Using a 'C' handshape to show the handling of a cup
    30s
  • Q2
    What is a common use of the '1' handshape classifier in American Sign Language (ASL)?
    B: Showing the location of an object on a surface
    A: Representing a thin and elongated object like a stick or a pencil
    D: Demonstrating the movement of a person or animal
    C: Indicating the shape and size of a round object
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is an example of a locative classifier in American Sign Language (ASL)?
    A: Using a 'C' handshape to indicate the shape of a round object
    B: Making a 'Y' handshape to represent the movement of a fork
    D: Using an 'S' handshape to show the size of a box
    C: Using an 'L' handshape to show the location of a book on a shelf
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of a handling classifier in American Sign Language (ASL)?
    D: Using a 'B' handshape to show how to hold a cup
    C: Making a claw handshape to show the movement of an animal
    B: Using a '1' handshape to represent a long, thin object
    A: Pointing to indicate a location
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of classifiers is commonly used to represent a person or an animal in American Sign Language (ASL)?
    D: Handling classifiers
    C: Semantic classifiers
    B: Locative classifiers
    A: Whole entity classifiers
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following best describes the purpose of classifiers in American Sign Language (ASL)?
    B: To show size, shape, location, and movement of objects
    C: To ask questions using non-manual signals
    D: To indicate emotions and facial expressions
    A: To spell out every word in a sentence
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of a classifier in American Sign Language (ASL)?
    D: Making a fist to represent a small round object
    A: Pointing to indicate a person
    B: Using the '3' handshape for a vehicle
    C: A flat hand indicating the shape and size of an object
    30s
  • Q8
    What do ASL classifiers help signers convey in their communication?
    Spatial relationships and interactions between objects or people
    Historical events and facts
    Musical rhythms and tones
    Political beliefs and ideologies
    30s
  • Q9
    Which ASL classifier is commonly used to represent thin, flat objects like paper, cards, or sheets?
    CL:B
    CL:C
    CL:S
    CL:G
    30s
  • Q10
    Which ASL classifier is commonly used to represent people or animals?
    CL:B
    CL:1
    CL:S
    CL:3
    30s
  • Q11
    What type of information do ASL classifiers provide in signing?
    Auditory information about sounds and tones
    Taste and smell sensations
    Visual information about objects, their locations, and movements
    Textual information about written words
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a characteristic of ASL classifiers?
    They are used to represent nouns and verbs in signing
    They are only used in fingerspelling
    They are used for facial expressions in signing
    They are used for pronouns in signing
    30s
  • Q13
    In ASL, which type of classifier is commonly used to represent vehicles like cars or motorcycles?
    CL:3
    CL:B
    CL:C
    CL:S
    30s
  • Q14
    What do ASL classifiers typically show in signing?
    Size, shape, and movements of objects
    Weather conditions
    Emotions and feelings
    Gender and age of people
    30s
  • Q15
    How are ASL classifiers different from other signs in American Sign Language?
    Classifiers are always fingerspelled words
    Classifiers are fixed signs that do not change
    Classifiers are used for expressing emotions in signing
    Classifiers use specific handshapes and movements to represent objects or actions
    30s

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