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The answers to this version of the quiz are not posted. This quiz is used as a
homework assignment for certain ASL classes. If you want to take a
similar test with answers available, visit the "First
100 Signs Test" page.
To do well on this quiz you should study each page in the "First
Hundred Signs Tour."Instructions:
Take the following quiz. Type or write your answers onto a sheet of
paper and turn in the paper at our next regularly scheduled class session.
There is no need to include the question with your answer. A simple
list of 100 signs will be fine.
1. The sign for "__________" is made by
holding one or both of your hands horizontally in front of you. Your palms
should face you, right hand a couple of inches above the left. Move your
hands in a circular motion up, out, down, and back in again a couple times.
The hands move in the same direction in a simultaneous fashion, not
alternating.
2. The sign for "__________" is made by forming both hands into the letter
"a." With the thumb side pointing upward, place both hands near your
shoulders (or at the base of your neck) an inch or two out from the body.
Now move both hands downward and together, coming to rest on your lower
belly.
3. The sign for "__________" is made by placing your right index finger in
front of your lips, palm back. Draw a circle in the air around your lips a
couple of times. Alternate Method: Place the thumb on the chin and "flutter"
the right index finger in front of the lips.
4. The sign for "__________" is made by holding your left arm horizontally,
palm down and pointing right. Put your right wrist on the back of your left
hand. Point the fingertips of your right hand downward.
5. The sign for "__________" is made by placing both of your hands in an
open, relaxed position just below your waist, fingers pointing down, palms
back. Bring both hands up to your waist. As your hands come up, bring your
fingers together and touch them with your thumbs.
6. The sign for "__________" is made by shaping both hands into fists, (the
letter "S" or "A."), palms down, right hand above left. Tap the back (or
thumb side) of your left hand a few times with your right hand in a downward
striking motion.
7. The sign for "__________" is made by pointing your left index finger up,
palm right or slightly down. Place the tip of your right index finger on the
tip of your left index finger. Move the tip of your right index finger in a
clockwise motion around your left index finger once with the finger coming
to rest again on the tip of the left index finger.
8. The sign for "__________" is made by placing the palm of your right "5"
hand on your chest. Move your hand forward away from you a few inches while
changing the handshape from a "5" to an "8," (or 9). ( The fingerprints of
your thumb and middle finger are together). Note: Some people use the thumb
and index finger to make this sign instead of the thumb and middle.
9. The sign for "__________" is made by extending your left hand outward.
Move the tip of your right index finger downward across the left palm.
(Note to Vista curriculum users, this sign is not the variation used in the
Vista curriculum.)
10. The sign for "__________" is made by placing one or both index fingers
under your eyes. Bring your fingers down over your cheeks a few times. The
motion can be either alternating or simultaneous.
11. The sign for "__________" is made by placing both of your open (5) hands
in front of you. Each hand should face you, (or they can face somewhat palm
up), with your fingers extended and spread. Shake or rotate both hands
quickly (either once or) a couple of times with an outward twisting motion
ending with the palms facing somewhat outward and/or a little downward.
12. The sign for "__________" is made by forming each hand into a flattened
"O" shape. (The fingers are a little more straight then in a normal "O.")
Place both hands in front of you, about 5 inches apart, facing each other.
Bring your hands together, touching at the fingertips.
13. The sign for "__________" is made by forming either an "A" or an "S"
with your right hand. Circle your hand over your heart using a few clockwise
motions, (up, left, down, right..etc.) Note: Some people do this sign
touching the chest, others hold it a little bit out from the chest.
14. The sign for "__________" is made by extending your left hand, palm
upward. Sharply bring the pinky side of your open right hand down crosswise
onto the left palm at a right angle.
15. The sign for "__________" is made by forming the right hand into the
letter "S." Open and close your hand, alternating between the letters "C"
and "S."
16. The sign for "__________" is made by sliding your right hand, palm down,
index finger extended (other fingers closed), across the left palm, (from
the butt of the left hand toward the fingertips).
17. The sign for "__________" is made by pointing upward with your left
index finger. The palm of the left hand should face right. Place the right
index finger, palm back, at the top of the left index finger. Slide the
middle knuckle of right index finger down the thumb side of the left index
finger.
18. Make the sign for "__________" by touching your forehead with the index
finger of your right hand, palm back. (which also happens to be a version of
the sign for THINK). Pull the hand away and a little bit down from the
forehead.
19. The sign for "__________" is made by using the index finger and thumb of
each hand to trace the outline of your underwear. Your palms face backward.
Your hand shape changes from an upside down "L" to an upside down closed
"G."
20. Make the sign for "______" by placing the thumb of your right hand
against your forehead. Your hand should be open, and you may choose to
wiggle your fingers slightly. Some people "jab" their forehead a couple
times with the thumb of the "5" hand instead of wiggling the fingers. What
is the sign?
21. The sign for "__________" is made by forming your right hand into the
letter "C." Place your right hand on your upturned left palm. Some people
bounce the right hand slightly one time.
22. The sign for "__________" is made by placing both hands in front of you,
palms up. Each hand should be bent at the knuckles with the fingers pointing
upward. (Either that, or in a "Y" handshape.) Sharply drop both of your
hands a couple inches.
23. The sign for "__________" is made by placing your left hand palm down,
fingertips pointing forward. Put the tip of your right bent middle finger on
the back of your left hand near your wrist. (The other fingers of the right
hand are relatively straight and somewhat separated.) Slide your right
middle fingertip forward a few inches along the back of the left hand
(moving from near the wrist toward the knuckles.)
24. The sign for "__________" is made by placing both hands in front of your
face, palms in, fingers slightly spread and relaxed or curved very slightly.
Bring both of your hands down the length of your face. Note: You don't
actually touch your face.
25. The sign for "__________" is made by touching your chin with the thumb
of your right hand. The right hand should be open in a "5" handshape. Now,
move your hand forward using one or two small arches. (Some people make only
one arch, others make two.) What is the sign?
26. The sign for "__________" is made by forming the letter "C" with the
right hand and the letter "S" with the left. Place the right "C" hand on top
of the back of your left hand.
27. The sign for "__________" is made by holding out the left "S" hand, palm
right, thumb side up. Hold your right hand in a "B" shape, palm down, a few
inches farther away and slightly above the left "S" hand. Bring the right
"B" palm backward toward you brushing it over the top (thumb side) of your
left fist.
28. Make the sign for "_____" by holding the right "B" hand out in front of
you, palm down. Raise and lower the hand an inch or two a couple of times.
You can change this sign to mean "CHILDREN" by sweeping the hand to the
right while raising it up and down two or more times. What is the sign?
29. The sign for "__________" is made by placing your flat right hand over
your heart or over the center of your chest. Move your hand in a circular
motion toward the left, down, right, and back up a couple of times.
30. The sign for "__________" is made by forming your right hand into the
letter "U." Brush the tips of your fingers on your chin in a downward
motion. Repeat twice.
31. The sign for "__________" is also the sign for "NICE." It is made by
placing your left hand in front of you, palm up. Move the flat palm (or
fingers) of your right hand across your left hand toward the fingertips.
32. The sign for "__________" is made by closing both hands into "A" hands.
Palms facing each other. Right hand palm down, left hand palm up. Rub the
knuckles of both hands together. Use a circular motion. Many people move
only the right hand.
33. The sign for "__________" is made by forming your right hand into the
letter "W." Tap the front of your chin a couple of times with the tip of
your index finger.
34. Start by forming the letter "D" on each hand. Hold both hands together
with fingertips touching, (except the index fingers which are pointed
upward), and palms facing each other. Move both hands outward and sideways
so both palms face forward. (Some people just move the right hand sharply
away from the left.) What is the sign?
35. The sign for "__________" is made by extending the index fingers of both
hands. Bring the fingers toward each other several times using a jabbing
motion. Some people use a twisting motion while bringing the fingers toward
each other.
36. The sign for "__________" is made by cupping your right hand on top of
your left hand. Now reverse the position of both hands.
37. Make the sign for "__________" by closing the fingers of the right hand
into a flattened "O" handshape, (palm down). Form the left hand into a "C,"
(palm right). Stuff the right hand fingertips into the left "C" hand.
38. The sign for "__________" is made by forming the letter "P" with your
right hand. Sketch the letter "Z" in the air with the "P" handshape.
(Note: there are several other ways to do this sign).
39. The sign for "__________" is made by forming your right hand into the
letter "C." Move the hand to your mouth with a short arc as if taking a
drink.
40. The sign for "__________" is made by forming the letter "S" on the right
hand and squeezing your right hand in front of your mouth several times,
(alternating between the "S" handshape and a scrunched "C" or "O" handshape).
41. The sign for "__________" is made by holding a loosely opened "5" hand a
couple of inches away from your face, palm back. While moving your hand
downward toward your chin, bring your fingertips and thumbtip together. You
don't touch your face.
42. You sign "__________" by extending your right "B" palm, thumb alongside
the fingers. Hold the hand off to the right and up a bit with the palm
facing left and a bit upward, with the fingertips pointing forward. Sweep
the hand down and toward the body (the pinkie side of the hand slicing the
air as it moves backwards toward you), ending palm up, near your body. Note:
This sign can also mean: "HIRE,"__________"INVITE," and "INTRODUCE." Some
people prefer this sign not be used in response to "Thank you." Instead they
prefer to sign "TRUE,"--which can be interpreted as "SURE."
43. The sign for "__________" is made by holding your right hand slightly in
front of your chest, palm back and a bit down. Move your hand down to your
waist using a slight outward arcing motion. Stop the motion with your little
finger resting against your body near your belly or waist. Another way to do
this sign is by using your index finger and thumb (of one or both hands) to
grab the upper part of your shirt and tug it outward a few times.
44. The sign for "__________" is made by forming the letter "L" with both of
your hands in front of you, palms facing each other, index fingers pointed
forward. Move both hands away from each other. Move your hands beyond the
width of your body - the further the distance, the larger the word
described.
45.
The sign for _____ is made by forming the number 3 with the right hand.
Touch your nose with the tip of your thumb. Bend and unbend your first two
fingers a few times. Dont bend the large knuckles, just the first two
knuckles on the index and middle fingers.
46. The sign for "__________" is made by holding up the right index finger,
palm out. Waggle the finger tip back and forth a couple times. The movement
is from the wrist. Make sure to use an appropriate facial expression.
47. To sign " ," form bent or curved "B" handshapes on both hands, palms
down and/or slightly back. Place your hands together with the knuckles
touching. (Looks kind of like McDonalds' Golden Arches.) Roll the hands
forward until the "arches" are upside down--ending with your hands palm up
in "cupping" handshapes. Note: Some people just roll one hand forward.
48. Make the sign for "________" by forming both hands into the letter "S."
Hold both hands in front of you and shake them back and forth quickly.
49. For the sign "________" the right hand clasps the left hand. What is the
sign?
50. The sign for "__________" is made by clapping your hands. Repeat. The left hand is palm up and the right hand is palm down. Some
people keep the left hand stationary and only move the right hand. (Note: Do
this quietly.)
51. The sign for "________" is made by forming your right hand into the
letter "x."
Place your right hand - palm down - at the right corner of your mouth.
While moving your hand to the left corner of your mouth, alternate between
the letter "x" and your straight index finger a couple of times.
52. Make the sign for "________" by placing the fingers of your right hand
near or against your lips, (palm back). Bring your right hand down into the
palm of your left hand.
53. The sign for "________" is made by forming the letter "G" with your
right hand. Twist/shake your hand back and forth a couple of times using
quick little rotating motions . Note: Some people move the hand a bit to the
right as they twist/shake it.
54. The sign for "______" is made by first touching your cheek with the
thumb of your right "A" hand. Next, bring both index fingers together in
front of you, pointing forward, palms down. Note: Another way to sign
"______" is to sign "female" then sign the word "right" by forming the right
and left hands into index-finger handshapes, (or "G" handshapes). Hold the
right hand above the left hand then bring the pinkie side of the right hand
down onto the thumb side of the left hand, (the right "G" hand resting on
top of the left "G" hand). Make sure to sign each part smoothly with no
break in between. What is the sign?
55. The sign for "__________" is made by crossing both hands over your
heart. Your hands may be closed, (fists) or open, ("B" palms), but the palms
should face toward you. Note: Some people cross at the wrists.
56. The sign for "__________" is made by bringing the palms of both hands
together. (Or the butt of the right hand on the palm of the left.) Right
hand on top of left. Rotate your right hand back and forth a couple of
times.
57. The sign for "__________" is made by closing one of your hands into a
fist, (either is fine, I tend to place my left "A" hand on my right palm).
Then place your fist on the outstretched palm of your other hand. Raise both
hands together a couple of inches.
58. The sign for "__________" is made by extending your left hand, palm up.
Brush the fingertips of your right hand across the length of the left palm a
couple of times--moving from the butt of the left palm toward the
fingertips. The right hand is slightly bent at the knuckles.
59. The sign for "__________" is made by holding your left arm out in front
of you, bent at the elbow, hand pointing to the right. The left hand can be
either "B,"__________"D," palm up, or palm down, (Relax--this one is
flexible.) Rest your right elbow on your left hand. Your right hand should
point up, (it can also be either a "B," or a "D"). Move your right hand down
and to the left until it comes to rest on your left forearm near the elbow.
(The right elbow stays on the left hand.)
60. Make the sign for "__________" by pointing both index fingers toward
each other, (or slightly outward). Rotate both fingers around one another in
an up-back-down-forward movement while moving the hands toward your body.
Many people sign this with a single arcing movement instead of a rotating
movement.
61. The sign for "__________" is made by forming "claw" hands and placing
your fingertips against your stomach, (or your chest). Pull both hands
forcefully up and outward. Make sure you use an appropriate facial
expression!
62. The sign for "__________" is made by forming both hands in "s"
handshapes. Move both hands as if controlling a steering wheel.
63. "__________" is signed by holding up the left "B" palm, fingertips
pointing up. Place your right index finger (pointing up) alongside the palm
of your left hand, then move the finger upward a couple of inches. Note:
Another way to do this sign is to use the bent, right "B" hand to indicate
the height of a person. Think of placing your hand on top of a tall person's
head.
64. Make the sign for "___" by first making the sign for "male" - grab the
visor of a "cap" on your head between your thumb and fingers and move your
hand forward an inch our two. Then show the height with a "B" hand, palm
down. What is the sign?
65. The sign for "_____" is made by shaping the right hand to form the
letter "U." Hold your hand close to your right temple. From the wrist, shake
your hand slightly back and forth. Note: Instead of shaking the hand, some
people use a very small circular motion (down, right, up, left,)
66. The sign for "__________" is made by forming the right hand into the
letter "T." With your palm facing away from you, hold your hand slightly out
from your body at about chest height and either shake or twist the "T"
handshape a couple times. (But do not circle it.)
67. The sign for "__________" is made by forming your right hand into the
letter "C." Place your the tip of your thumb and your fingertips on your
left palm. Lift (slightly), twist, and set down your right hand.
68. Make the sign for "____" by using the thumb of the right "A" hand to
trace the jawbone from near your ear to your chin. Then hold your "B" hand
out, palm down, as if showing the height. What is the sign?
69. Start by holding the right-hand arm in front of you, pointing forward,
palm up, index finger pointing upward. Move your arm so that your index
finger "draws" a small circle in the air about the size of a quarter. Note:
The movement is in your shoulder and elbow, not in your wrist. What is the
sign?
70. The sign for " - " is made by forming both hands into the letter "C" and
holding them near each other, (palms down) in front of you. Then move your
hands apart while changing both hands into "S" handshapes and then back into
"C" handshapes a couple of times.
71. The sign for "__________" is made by touching your forehead with the
fingertips of your right hand. While bringing your hand forward and down,
change the shape into the letter "Y," (keep your palm facing you).
72. Make the sign for "__________" by placing the fingers of your right hand
(palm back) against your lips or chin. Move your hand down and away with a
twisting motion so that your palm is facing downward.
73. The sign for "__________" is made by placing the middle knuckle of an
"X" handshape (or the thumb-tip of an "A" handshape) on your cheek. Twist
your hand back and forth a couple times, pivoting on the knuckle.
74. The sign for "_______" is made by first signing "male" as if you were
grabbing a cap. Next, bring both index fingers together in front of you,
pointing forward, palms down. Note: Another way to sign "_______" is to sign
"male" then sign the word "right" by forming the right and left hands into
index-finger handshapes, ("G" handshapes). Hold the right hand above the
left hand then bring the pinky side of the right hand down onto the thumb
side of the left hand, (the right "G" hand resting on top of the left "G"
hand). Make sure to sign each part smoothly with no break in between. What
is the sign?
75. The sign for "__________" is made by bending both wrists and pointing
both hands down. The handshape is a flattened "O," thumbs touching
fingertips. Sweep the fingertips of both hands forward and away from then
back toward your body a few times, pivoting at the wrist.
76. The sign for "__________" is made by forming both hands into the letter
"H." Hold your right hand a couple of inches above the left. Lower your
right hand--striking the middle finger of your right hand down on top of
your left index finger. Then move both hands down and outward to the sides.
77. The sign for "__________" is made by touching your lips with the
fingertips of your right "B" hand, (or both hands if you are especially
thankful). Move your hand away from your face, ending with the palm upward.
78. For the sign "__________" your right hand, palm back, fingers pointing
up, makes a backward slapping motion toward or over your right shoulder. The
hand ends up palm down, fingers pointing behind you.
79. The sign for "__________" is made by forming both hands into the letter
"S." Hold the right hand above the left hand. Circle the right hand
completely around the left. The movement is forward, down, back, and up. The
right hand should come to rest on top of the left.
80. The sign for "__________" is made by pointing both of your index fingers
down. Rub the sides of the index fingers together a few times in a short,
alternating, up and down motion.
81. The sign for "__________" is made by holding both open "B" hands
(relaxed) out in front of you, thumbs extended, palms up, (some people curve
the fingers slightly). Move both of them forward, to the sides, back, and
into the middle again a couple of times using a circular motion. (Some
people use a side to side motion instead of circular.)
82. Make the sign for "__________" by forming your right hand into the
letter "V." Turn your left palm upward. Jab the fingertips of the right "V"
hand into your left palm a few times.
83. The sign for "__________" is made by forming your right hand into the
letter "C." Move your hand down the middle of your chest toward your belly.
84. Form each hand into a cupping shape. Hold your hands together, a few
inches out from your chest or stomach, palms up, (or back), fingernails or
middle knuckles on each hand touching. Then pull your hands apart (about 8
inches). Note: Some people start with the modified "C" or cupping hands then
half way through the sign change into "A" handshapes. Both methods are fine.
What is the sign?
85. The sign for "__________" is made by placing the index finger of your
right hand (pointing left, palm down) horizontally in front of your mouth.
Move your hand horizontally back and forth a couple of times.
86. The sign for "__________" is made by forming the letter "a" with each
hand. Place both your hands together, palms facing each other, knuckles
facing forward, thumb-sides facing up.
87. The sign for "__________" is made by extending your left "B" hand
horizontally in front of you, palm right, fingertips pointing forward.
Strike your left palm with the knuckle of your crooked right index finger
("X" handshape), palm back, using a downward movement.
88. Make the sign for "__________" by forming the letter "C" (loosely) with
the right hand. Place your thumb and fingertips in front of your slightly
opened mouth. Quickly twist your hand out (palm turning somewhat forward)
and down.
89. Make the sign for "__________" by pointing both index fingers toward
each other, or palms forward. Move both hands away from your body using
either an arching or an alternating- circular motion toward the desired
place. Many people use a sweeping arc motion instead of a circular motion.
90. Make the sign for "__________" by extending your left hand, palm to the
right or slightly back, fingertips pointing forward. Grab your left fingers
between the palm and fingers of your right hand. Pull your right hand
forward away from your left hand a few times. The right handshape is that of
an "A," palm left (or it can be palm down). During the first part of the
sign, the tips of the left fingers are tucked into the "A." When the right
hand moves forward, it slides off of the left hand's fingers. The left hand
stays stationary.
91. Make the sign for "__________" by forming the letter "H" with the right
hand, palm up (or slightly back). Hold your left hand in a cupped shape,
palm-up. Lift the right hand from your left hand toward your mouth a few
times as if eating soup.
92. Make the sign for "______" by placing the thumb of your right "5" hand
against your chin. Some people wiggle the fingers a little. Other people
just "jab" their chin twice. What is the sign?
93. Make the sign for "____" by placing both index fingers side by side,
palms down. What is the sign?
94. The sign for "__________" is made by touching your forehead with the
thumb of your right hand. The right hand should be open in a "5" handshape.
Now, move your hand forward in one or two small arches. Some people make
only one arch, others make two. What is the sign?
95. Start by bending both arms at the elbows. Then put your forearms
together, horizontally, palms up, right arm on top. The right arm is
pointing left and the left arm is pointing right. Then gently rock your arms
from side to side. Note: Some people rock the arms up and down instead of
side to side. What is the sign?
96. The sign for "__________" is made by holding your right "A" hand near
your right cheek. Then twist or shake your hand slightly. Note: Instead of
twisting or shaking the hand, some people use a very small, repeated,
circular motion, (down, right, up, left,).
97. The sign for "__________" is made by closing both hands into "S" hands,
thumb-sides facing, knuckles to the front, palms down. Strike your hands
together a couple times.
98. The sign for "__________" is made by touching the fingertips and thumb
of the right hand (similar to a flattened "O" handshape) on the cheek near
the mouth. Then move (jump) your hand an inch or so backward to a point on
the cheek closer to your ear.
99. Make the sign for "__________" by closing the fingers of the right hand
into a flattened "O" shape, point the fingertips down. Wrap the fingers and
thumb of the left hand around the flattened "O" of the right hand. The left
hand should resemble the letter "C." Pull the right hand up and out of the
left "C" hand.
100. The sign for "__________" is made by holding your right "B" hand close
to the right temple or cheek with your palm facing left and fingertips
pointing up. Move your hand forward in a slight up then down arcing motion,
(as if slicing the air).
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