To sign 'qualify', form your dominant hand into a 'Q' handshape. To do this, point your index finger and thumb downward while curling your other fingers into your palm. Start with your hand near your upper chest or shoulder level. Then, move your hand straight down in a short, deliberate motion.
To sign this, raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question, and use the downward 'Q' motion for QUALIFY when asking about the tournament.
Sign HOPE, then use the firm downward 'Q' movement for QUALIFY to express your desire to meet the job's requirements.
Sign SHE, followed by the negative NOT, and then use the QUALIFY sign to explain that she didn't meet the necessary standards.
To sign this, raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question, and use the downward 'Q' motion for QUALIFY when asking about the tournament.
Sign HOPE, then use the firm downward 'Q' movement for QUALIFY to express your desire to meet the job's requirements.
Sign SHE, followed by the negative NOT, and then use the QUALIFY sign to explain that she didn't meet the necessary standards.
Yes, this variation of 'qualify' is an initialized sign. It uses the 'Q' handshape from the ASL alphabet to represent the first letter of the English word, combined with a specific downward movement.
This sign works well for meeting requirements or standards, like qualifying for a loan or a competition. For other contexts, like 'qualifying a statement,' you might need to explain your meaning using different signs.
Pinch your index finger and thumb parallel to each other, leaving a small gap, and point them directly downward. Curl your middle, ring, and pinky fingers tightly into your palm so they are out of the way.
