How to sign subject in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your palms facing away from yourself. Then, rotate both hands so that your palms are oriented towards each other. As you rotate your hands, curl your index and middle fingers.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for subject
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.
Dominant Handshape for subject
Extend your index and middle fingers with a slight curl, folding the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for subject
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.
Non-Dominant Handshape for subject
Extend your index and middle fingers with a slight curl, folding the other fingers into your palm.

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