To sign 'is it', extend the index finger of your dominant hand to form a '1' handshape. Point directly toward the object or area you are referring to. Crucially, you must raise your eyebrows and tilt your head slightly forward. This facial expression is what turns the simple pronoun 'it' into the question 'is it?'.
Point at the animal while raising your eyebrows to ask 'is it', then sign 'cat'.
Point to the object with raised eyebrows, then point your flat palm toward the person to sign 'yours'.
Point at the item while keeping your eyebrows raised, then sign 'broken'.
Point at the animal while raising your eyebrows to ask 'is it', then sign 'cat'.
Point to the object with raised eyebrows, then point your flat palm toward the person to sign 'yours'.
Point at the item while keeping your eyebrows raised, then sign 'broken'.
No! ASL does not use 'to be' verbs like 'is,' 'are,' or 'am.' The concept of 'is' is built into the question format, which you show by raising your eyebrows while pointing.
Yes, but the meaning changes slightly. Pointing at a person with raised eyebrows translates to 'Is he?', 'Is she?', or 'Are they?' The grammatical rule remains exactly the same.
If the object isn't present, you can establish it in your signing space first. Then, you simply point to that designated empty space while raising your eyebrows to ask 'is it?' about that specific thing.
