Start by pointing your index finger directly at the person you are talking to for "you." Next, place the side of your index finger against your chin, pointing up, and move it straight forward to sign "sure." Since this is a yes/no question, make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while signing.
Sign "YOU", "SURE", "WANT", "GO", keeping your eyebrows raised throughout the question to show you are asking for confirmation.
Sign "THINK", "RAIN", then pause slightly before signing "YOU", "SURE" with raised eyebrows to ask for their confirmation.
Point to the answer, then sign "RIGHT", followed by "YOU", "SURE" while leaning forward with raised eyebrows.
Sign "YOU", "SURE", "WANT", "GO", keeping your eyebrows raised throughout the question to show you are asking for confirmation.
Sign "THINK", "RAIN", then pause slightly before signing "YOU", "SURE" with raised eyebrows to ask for their confirmation.
Point to the answer, then sign "RIGHT", followed by "YOU", "SURE" while leaning forward with raised eyebrows.
No, you don't! ASL does not use 'to be' verbs like 'am,' 'is,' or 'are.' The concept is fully conveyed by signing 'YOU' and 'SURE' while using the correct questioning facial expression.
Yes! In ASL, the signs for 'sure,' 'true,' and 'really' use the exact same handshape and movement (the index finger moving forward from the chin). The context and your facial expression determine the exact meaning.
In ASL, raised eyebrows are the grammatical marker for a yes/no question. Since 'Are you sure?' can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no,' raising your eyebrows tells the other person that you are asking them a question, rather than making a statement.
