Start with your non-dominant hand flat in front of you, palm facing up. Form a '1' handshape with your dominant hand by extending just your index finger. Point your dominant index finger down and tap the tip of it into the center of your open non-dominant palm.
Sign 'HOMEWORK' followed by 'DUE' and 'WHEN'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a 'wh-' question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'DUE/OWE' by tapping your index finger on your palm, point to the person for 'YOU', and then sign 'FIVE DOLLARS'.
Start by signing 'TOMORROW' to establish the timeline, then sign 'RENT', and finish with the sign for 'DUE' to emphasize the deadline.
Sign 'HOMEWORK' followed by 'DUE' and 'WHEN'. Remember to furrow your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a 'wh-' question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'DUE/OWE' by tapping your index finger on your palm, point to the person for 'YOU', and then sign 'FIVE DOLLARS'.
Start by signing 'TOMORROW' to establish the timeline, then sign 'RENT', and finish with the sign for 'DUE' to emphasize the deadline.
Yes! The sign where the index finger taps the open palm is used for 'due,' 'owe,' 'debt,' and sometimes 'afford.' The specific meaning is easily understood based on the context of your sentence.
Usually, a single, firm tap is used to emphasize a specific deadline (like a 'due date'), while a double tap is often used for the general concept of owing something. Both are widely understood by fluent signers.
Your non-dominant hand should be in a comfortable, natural position, with the fingers pointing forward or slightly across your body. The most important detail is simply that the palm is facing straight up to receive the tap.
