To sign 'question mark,' start by raising your dominant hand in front of you with your index finger extended and pointing forward, while the rest of your fingers are curled into a loose fist. Trace the curved top half of a question mark in the air, moving downward. At the very bottom of the curve, quickly bend your index finger into an 'X' handshape to represent the dot at the bottom of the question mark.
To sign this, you would sign the sentence and then use this specific sign to refer to the punctuation mark itself. Remember, this sign is used when talking about the grammatical symbol, not for the act of asking a question.
Begin by signing 'I forget add,' and then follow it up with the sign for 'question mark.' This clearly shows exactly what piece of punctuation was missed in your writing. Ensure the 'dot' at the end of the sign is crisp.
Sign 'Draw,' and then make the 'question mark' sign using a much larger, more exaggerated arm motion. By expanding the size of the curve and the final dot, you visually emphasize to your audience that the punctuation mark should be drawn large.
To sign this, you would sign the sentence and then use this specific sign to refer to the punctuation mark itself. Remember, this sign is used when talking about the grammatical symbol, not for the act of asking a question.
Begin by signing 'I forget add,' and then follow it up with the sign for 'question mark.' This clearly shows exactly what piece of punctuation was missed in your writing. Ensure the 'dot' at the end of the sign is crisp.
Sign 'Draw,' and then make the 'question mark' sign using a much larger, more exaggerated arm motion. By expanding the size of the curve and the final dot, you visually emphasize to your audience that the punctuation mark should be drawn large.
No, this sign is specifically for the punctuation mark itself. If you are asking a question in ASL, you rely on non-manual markers like raised or furrowed eyebrows. You might also use the 'ask' sign, but you wouldn't use this punctuation sign.
No, you should always draw the question mark in the air exactly as you would write it on paper from your own perspective. The person watching you is used to mentally flipping signs and will easily recognize the shape you are drawing.
For the standard punctuation mark, it is best to use just your index finger. Using your whole hand or multiple fingers might confuse the meaning, making the sign look less precise and more like a general wavy gesture rather than a specific grammatical symbol.
