To sign 'group', start with both hands in 'G' handshapes (index and thumb extended and parallel, with the other fingers curled) in front of your chest. Begin with your thumbs near each other and your palms facing outward. Move both hands outward and around in a horizontal circle, as if tracing the shape of a gathered crowd. Finish the sign by bringing your hands back together so the pinky sides meet and your palms are facing inward toward you.
Sign 'we', then 'work', and finish with the sign for 'group'. The circular motion of 'group' perfectly captures the idea of people coming together for a collective effort.
Sign 'you', 'in', 'group', and then 'which'. Make sure to furrow your eyebrows at the end of the sentence, as this is a 'wh-' question requiring a specific answer.
Sign 'people', then sign 'group' using a noticeably larger circular motion to emphasize the size of the gathering, followed by the sign for 'arrive'.
Sign 'we', then 'work', and finish with the sign for 'group'. The circular motion of 'group' perfectly captures the idea of people coming together for a collective effort.
Sign 'you', 'in', 'group', and then 'which'. Make sure to furrow your eyebrows at the end of the sentence, as this is a 'wh-' question requiring a specific answer.
Sign 'people', then sign 'group' using a noticeably larger circular motion to emphasize the size of the gathering, followed by the sign for 'arrive'.
The movement and location for these signs are exactly the same, but the handshape changes to match the English word. 'Group' uses a 'G' handshape, 'class' uses a 'C' handshape, and 'team' uses a 'T' handshape.
Yes, you can modify the sign to show the actual size of the group! Tracing a larger, wider circle indicates a big group, while a smaller, tighter circle implies a small group.
They don't have to touch forcefully, but the pinky sides of your hands should come very close together or lightly tap. This shows that the circle is complete and the group is enclosed.
