How to sign attend in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Place both hands in front of you with one hand slightly farther back than the other. Both palms should be oriented away from your self. While keeping your index fingers stiff, bend them both down a couple of times in unison.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands near your chest with your palms oriented away from yourself and your index fingers pointing up. Then move both hands away from yourself, while also bending your wrist forward until your index fingers are pointing away from yourself.

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Beginning and End Frames

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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