ASL Basics Worksheet
A Grade 6 worksheet to practice recognizing and understanding basic American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet and common phrases.
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ASL Basics Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the ASL alphabet and some common signs.
1. The sign for the letter 'A' involves a closed fist with the thumb pointing .
2. To sign the letter 'E', your fingers are curled and your thumb is tucked .
3. The letter 'I' is signed by extending only your finger.
4. When signing the letter 'O', your fingers and thumb form a shape.
5. The letter 'Z' is signed by drawing the letter in the air with your finger.
6. What does the ASL sign for 'HELLO' typically involve?
Waving your whole hand
Touching your forehead and moving your hand outward
Clapping your hands together
Pointing to your mouth and then to the other person
7. How do you sign 'THANK YOU' in ASL?
Both hands clasped together
Touching your chin and moving your hand forward
Tapping your chest twice
Patting your head
8. ASL is a universal language spoken by deaf people all over the world.
True
False
9. Facial expressions are an important part of ASL grammar.
True
False
10. Why is it important to learn ASL?
Match each letter with its corresponding ASL sign description.
11. 'B'
a. Thumb tucked between index and middle fingers
12. 'D'
b. All fingers together, thumb across palm
13. 'F'
c. Index finger pointing up, other fingers curled, thumb out
14. 'M'
d. Index finger and thumb touching, other fingers up