How to sign test in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented away from yourself and your index fingers vertical. Then, move both hands slightly down while curling in your index fingers.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Non-Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented away from yourself and your index fingers vertical. Then, move both hands slightly down while curling in your index fingers a couple of times.

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Non-Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #3 (3 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented away from yourself and your index fingers vertical. Then, move both hands slightly down while curling in your index fingers. After doing this, bend your palms forward so that they are oriented down.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of test

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for test
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for test
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Non-Dominant Handshape for test
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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Paul Kelly, a nationally certified sign language interpreter and the founder of strongasl.com, has dedicated his career to bridging communication gaps through sign language. As a CODA (child of deaf adult), with deep personal and professional roots in the deaf community, Paul brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to his work.

His experiences range from legal to entertainment interpreting, including teaching sign language to celebrities like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. His passion for innovation is evident in the AI-driven features of this dictionary, aiming to make sign language more accessible for all.

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