How to sign surprise in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands near your face with the fingertips of your thumb and index fingers near the outside of your eyes. Then, bring both hands forward while opening out the thumb and index fingers of both hands.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of surprise

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of surprise

End of Sign

Final Frame of surprise

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for surprise
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for surprise
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 surprise
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Non-Dominant Handshape for surprise
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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