How to sign example in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands touching each other in front of you. Your non-dominant hand's palm should be facing your dominant hand. Your dominant hand should be in an "E" handshape, with the index finger side of it touching the other hand. The movement of this sign is done by bringing your hands forward together 2 times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for example
Extend all of your fingers, but curl them all in

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for example
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands touching each other in front of you. Your non-dominant hand's palm should be facing your dominant hand. Your dominant hand should be in an "1" handshape, with the tip of your index finger touching your other palm. The movement of this sign is done by bringing your hands forward together 2 times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for example
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 example
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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