To sign 'fact', start by holding your non-dominant hand open and flat in front of you, with the palm facing up. Form your dominant hand into a '1' handshape, extending only your index finger. Bring your dominant hand down sharply so the tip of your index finger strikes the center of your non-dominant palm.
Point to the object or concept with your index finger for 'that', then use the firm, single strike of the 'fact' sign to emphasize certainty.
Sign 'need' by bending your 'X' handshape downward, then sign 'fact', followed by 'before' and 'decide'. The sharp motion of 'fact' pairs well with the definitive nature of the sentence.
Sign 'that', 'fact', 'or', and 'opinion' while keeping your eyebrows raised throughout the sentence to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Point to the object or concept with your index finger for 'that', then use the firm, single strike of the 'fact' sign to emphasize certainty.
Sign 'need' by bending your 'X' handshape downward, then sign 'fact', followed by 'before' and 'decide'. The sharp motion of 'fact' pairs well with the definitive nature of the sentence.
Sign 'that', 'fact', 'or', and 'opinion' while keeping your eyebrows raised throughout the sentence to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Yes! The sign for 'fact' is the exact same sign used for 'prove' or 'evidence'. The sharp motion of the index finger hitting the palm represents laying down concrete proof in all of these contexts.
In many conversational contexts, the sign for 'true' (moving the index finger forward from the lips) can be used to mean 'fact'. However, the palm-strike sign you learned here is best when you want to emphasize hard evidence, data, or proof.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand for the moving part of the sign (the pointing index finger). Your non-dominant hand should serve as the stationary base (the open palm).
