How to sign cause in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Induce effect

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in a fist with your dominant-hand on top of your non-dominant hand. Move them both forward and open both hands into a "5" handshape.

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Sequential Breakdown of cause

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of cause

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for cause
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for cause
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for cause
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for cause
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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