WH Questions
For questions like who, what, where, when, why, which, and how, lower or furrow your eyebrows.
Learn It
Start with the simple version, then practice it with real signs.
WH questions ask for information, not just yes or no.
Use furrowed eyebrows, a focused look, and often a slight forward head tilt.
Many beginner ASL questions place the WH sign near the end, like NAME YOUR WHAT?
Try It
Practice slowly. Make the face before the sentence is over.
- Ask NAME YOUR WHAT? with lowered eyebrows.
- Ask BATHROOM WHERE? with lowered eyebrows.
- Try the same signs with raised eyebrows and notice how wrong the question feels.
Simple Examples
Read the ASL line first, then check the meaning and face cue.
NAME YOUR WHAT?What is your name?WHAT uses the WH question face.BATHROOM WHERE?Where is the bathroom?WHERE needs furrowed eyebrows.Common Mistake
Do not use raised eyebrows just because it is a question. WH questions usually need lowered eyebrows.
A little more grammar
The PDF groups these markers as the WH-bundle: furrowed brows, head tilt, and sometimes body lean. The exact strength can change depending on where the focus of the question is.