Quiz: First 100 signs

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.  Don’t 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).