How to sign pretend in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with hand underneath your chin and your thumb and index fingers on the sides of your chin. Slightly move your hand down, while bringing the fingertips of your thumb and index fingers together a couple of times.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of pretend

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of pretend

End of Sign

Final Frame of pretend

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for pretend
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for pretend
Touch your thumb to the tip of your index finger as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

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