To sign 'eligible,' start by holding your non-dominant hand flat in front of you, with your fingers pointing up and your palm facing your dominant side. Form an 'A' handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your thumb pointing up. Brush the knuckles of your dominant hand upward along the palm of your non-dominant hand.
Point to the person, sign 'eligible,' and then sign 'vote.' Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'eligible,' and then sign 'scholarship' to show that she meets the necessary requirements.
Point to yourself, sign 'not' while shaking your head, and then sign 'eligible' followed by 'play.' Keep the negative headshake consistent throughout the phrase.
Point to the person, sign 'eligible,' and then sign 'vote.' Make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'eligible,' and then sign 'scholarship' to show that she meets the necessary requirements.
Point to yourself, sign 'not' while shaking your head, and then sign 'eligible' followed by 'play.' Keep the negative headshake consistent throughout the phrase.
Yes! In ASL, the same sign is often used for both 'eligible' and 'qualify' because they share the same core conceptual meaning of meeting a required standard or condition.
Absolutely. This sign works perfectly for sports, academic scholarships, job applications, or any situation where someone meets the requirements to participate or receive something.
Yes, your dominant hand should be in an 'A' handshape with the thumb resting against the side of the index finger, pointing upward as your hand slides up the non-dominant palm.
