How to sign 1st in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

With your non-dominant hand in front of you with your thumb pointing up, bring the index finger of your dominant hand into contact with your thumb.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for 1st
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for 1st
Make a fist with all fingers folded into the palm, and extend the thumb straight out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of you, with your palm oriented away from yourself, and then rotate your hand until is oriented towards yourself and slightly lift your hand as you rotate it.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for 1st
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #3 (3 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Place your non-dominant hand in front of you with your thumb facing up and your palm oriented towards yourself. Then, tap your index finger to your thumb a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for 1st
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for 1st
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

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