Which of these signs best represents the word AUNT?

(2 points)
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The right hand is held next to the jaw. The pinky, ring, middle, and index fingers are closed to make a fist. The thumb rests against the first segment of the index finger. The right hand is held next to the jaw. The pinky, ring, middle, and index fingers are closed to make a fist. The thumb rests against the first segment of the index finger. The hand moves in a small circle, starting backward and returning to its starting position.
Image with alt text: The right hand is held next to the jaw. The pinky, ring, middle, and index fingers are closed to make a fist. The thumb rests against the first segment of the index finger. Image with alt text: The right hand is held next to the jaw. The pinky, ring, middle, and index fingers are closed to make a fist. The thumb rests against the first segment of the index finger. The hand moves in a small circle, starting backward and returning to its starting position.

A man signs a word. The fingers and thumb of the right hand are extended and touching. The fingers touch the forehead. The right hand’s index finger and thumb are extended. The other fingers are tucked against the palm. The right hand is held slightly off the forehead. The left hand rises upward, the index finger extended as the other fingers are tucked against the palm.
The right hand rests on top of the left hand. The index fingers and thumbs of both hands are extended as the other fingers are tucked.
Image with alt text: A man signs a word. The fingers and thumb of the right hand are extended and touching. The fingers touch the forehead. Image with alt text: The right hand’s index finger and thumb are extended. The other fingers are tucked against the palm. The right hand is held slightly off the forehead. The left hand rises upward, the index finger extended as the other fingers are tucked against the palm. Image with alt text: The right hand rests on top of the left hand. The index fingers and thumbs of both hands are extended as the other fingers are tucked.

A man signs a word. His right hand is raised in a fist to touch his right jaw.
Both hands meet at the extended index fingers, which point outward away from the body. The other fingers are tucked against the palm.
Image with alt text: A man signs a word. His right hand is raised in a fist to touch his right jaw. Image with alt text: Both hands meet at the extended index fingers, which point outward away from the body. The other fingers are tucked against the palm.

A man signs a word. The right palm is oriented away from the body. The pinky and ring fingers are bent with tips resting on the palm. The middle and index fingers both extend straight upward, held together. The thumb crosses the palm to rest across the ring and pinky fingers, holding them in place. The index finger is held next to the right temple. The right palm is oriented away from the body. The pinky and ring fingers bend against the palm. The middle and index fingers extend upward, held together. The thumb crosses the palm across the ring and pinky fingers. The index finger is held next to the right temple. The fingers make a small circle backward then return to their starting position.

1 answer

The correct sign that best represents the word "AUNT" in American Sign Language (ASL) is:

The right hand is held next to the jaw. The pinky, ring, middle, and index fingers are closed to make a fist. The thumb rests against the first segment of the index finger. The hand moves in a small circle, starting backward and returning to its starting position.

This description refers to the ASL sign for "AUNT," which typically involves a handshape that orbits around the chin area.