Yes/No vs WH Questions
Raised eyebrows usually ask for yes or no. Furrowed eyebrows usually ask for specific information.
Learn It
Start with the simple version, then practice it with real signs.
The quickest way to choose the right face is to ask, "What answer do I want?"
If the answer can be yes or no, use raised eyebrows.
If the answer should be information, like a person, place, time, reason, or action, use furrowed eyebrows.
Try It
Practice slowly. Make the face before the sentence is over.
- Turn YOU LIVE HERE into a yes/no question.
- Turn YOU LIVE WHERE into a WH question.
- Practice switching between raised brows and furrowed brows without changing your hands too much.
Simple Examples
Read the ASL line first, then check the meaning and face cue.
YOU LIVE HERE?Do you live here?Raised eyebrows because yes or no is enough.YOU LIVE WHERE?Where do you live?Furrowed eyebrows because the answer is a place.Common Mistake
Do not treat every question the same. The eyebrow choice gives the other person a clue about the kind of answer you need.
A little more grammar
The PDF comparison table separates brow position, eye shape, head position, and expected response. Beginners can start with the brow rule, then add the other details as they get comfortable.