How to sign common in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Make a "Y" handshape with both hands and have them place in front of you. In unison, make a circular motion and end with your hands back where they started.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of common

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of common

End of Sign

Final Frame of common

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for common
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for common
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

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