To sign "his," form a flat, open handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your fingers together and your thumb resting alongside them. Push your palm outward, directing it toward the person you are referring to. If the person isn't present, simply push your palm forward and slightly to the side to establish a third person in your signing space.
Sign "THAT", then push your flat palm toward the person's established space for "HIS", followed by the sign for "BOOK".
Point your flat palm toward the person for "HIS", sign "NAME" by tapping your "H" hands together, and then fingerspell J-O-H-N.
Point to yourself for "I", sign "LIKE" by pulling your thumb and middle finger from your chest, push your flat palm toward him for "HIS", and tug your clothing for "SHIRT".
Sign "THAT", then push your flat palm toward the person's established space for "HIS", followed by the sign for "BOOK".
Point your flat palm toward the person for "HIS", sign "NAME" by tapping your "H" hands together, and then fingerspell J-O-H-N.
Point to yourself for "I", sign "LIKE" by pulling your thumb and middle finger from your chest, push your flat palm toward him for "HIS", and tug your clothing for "SHIRT".
"His" is a possessive pronoun signed with a flat, open palm pushed toward the person. "He" is a personal pronoun signed by pointing a single index finger at the person. Always use the flat hand for ownership.
You can establish a space for that person by signing their name and then directing your signs to a specific side (usually your dominant side). When you sign "his," just push your flat palm toward that established empty space.
Yes! ASL pronouns are gender-neutral. The signs for "his," "hers," and "its" are exactly the same. You just push your flat palm toward the person or the space you've established for them, regardless of their gender.
