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Question

In ASL, we often use facial expressions in addition to hand signs in order to convey meaning. This is especially true when asking questions. How do you distinguish between asking a yes/no question and a "wh- question" (who, what, where, when, why)?

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the sentence structure and order in which you sign each word varies between yes/no questions and "wh- questions"

the sentence structure and order in which you sign each word varies between yes/no questions and "wh- questions"

the orientation of the hands differs when asking yes/no questions versus "wh- questions"

the orientation of the hands differs when asking yes/no questions versus "wh- questions"

what you do with your eyebrows and how your head is tilted is different when asking yes/no questions than when asking "wh- questions"

what you do with your eyebrows and how your head is tilted is different when asking yes/no questions than when asking "wh- questions"

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Answer 1

The correct distinction between yes/no questions and "wh- questions" in American Sign Language (ASL) primarily involves facial expressions and body language, specifically:

What you do with your eyebrows and how your head is tilted is different when asking yes/no questions than when asking "wh- questions."

For yes/no questions, you typically raise your eyebrows and may lean slightly forward, indicating that you are expecting a yes or no answer. In contrast, for "wh- questions," such as who, what, where, when, and why, you usually furrow your brows and may tilt your head forward slightly, signaling that you are asking for more information.