ASL Classifiers and Depicting Verbs

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1. 1

   The image shows an upright index handshape representing an entire person moving through space. What type of classifier is being used?

   

   A A handling classifier B An entity classifier C A body-part classifier
2. 2

   What does a handling classifier primarily represent?

   A How a person holds or manipulates an object B The object as a complete entity moving independently C The grammatical tense of the sentence
3. 3

   Which type of referent is commonly represented by the ASL classifier handshape with the thumb, index finger, and middle finger extended?

   

   A A standing person B A thin sheet of paper C A vehicle
4. 4

   Before using a classifier to describe an object's location, what should a signer generally do?

   A Fingerspell every property of the object B Identify or establish the referent C Move the referent to the center of signing space
5. 5

   In the illustrated classifier sequence, two vehicle handshapes approach each other and stop at the point of contact. What event is depicted?

   

   A The vehicles collide B The vehicles remain parked apart C One vehicle passes the other
6. 6

   Why should a signer maintain consistent spatial loci after assigning locations to two referents?

   A To ensure that every sign uses two hands B To prevent changes in facial expression C To keep references and relationships clear
7. 7

   The handshape remains unchanged in the image, but it follows a curved upward path. Which component primarily communicates that path?

   

   A Handshape B Movement C Finger spelling
8. 8

   A signer shapes the hand as though gripping a cup and then moves it toward the mouth. Which classifier category is most relevant?

   A Handling classifier B Entity classifier C Body-part classifier
9. 9

   The image shows a flat hand changing from a horizontal position to a vertical position while staying in the same location. What information is primarily depicted?

   

   A A change in the number of referents B Ownership of the referent C A change in the referent's orientation
10. 10

    After establishing two vehicles at different spatial loci, what can alternating a vehicle classifier between those loci help the signer express?

    A Only the color of each vehicle B Their distinct locations and relationships C A change from ASL to spoken English
11. 11

    What most strongly influences the choice of classifier handshape for a referent?

    A Relevant semantic features and the way the referent is being depicted B The first letter of the referent's English name C The signer's preferred handshape regardless of context
12. 12

    How can nonmanual and mouth movements contribute to an ASL depicting construction?

    A They automatically convert every classifier into a question B They can add information about manner, effort, size, or intensity C They replace the need for meaningful hand movement