Which of the following is true about the difference between marked handshapes and unmarked handshapes?

Question

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Responses

Marked handshapes are made with the dominant hand while unmarked handshapes are made with the non-dominant hand.

Marked handshapes are made with the dominant hand while unmarked handshapes are made with the non-dominant hand.

Marked handshapes are more specific than unmarked handshapes.

Marked handshapes are more specific than unmarked handshapes.

Marked handshapes are more basic than unmarked handshapes.

Marked handshapes are more basic than unmarked handshapes.

Marked handshapes are used more commonly than unmarked handshapes.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Marked handshapes are more specific than unmarked handshapes.

In sign language, marked handshapes refer to those that are more specific or distinct in their meaning or form, whereas unmarked handshapes are more general and less specific. Marked handshapes often convey particular meanings or are used in specialized contexts.