the sign 'then' uses both hands. With both hands, curl the fingers in with the index finger and thumb outstretched to make the L hand shape. Leave the non-dominant hand stationary at the chest, with the thumb pointed up. Use the index finger of the dominant hand to tap the thumb of the non-dominant, then the index finger of the non-dominant.
Sign 'eat', followed by the sign for 'then'—using your dominant index finger to tap your stationary non-dominant thumb, then its index finger—before finishing with the signs for 'go' and 'movie'.
After signing 'rain', use the 'then' sign to clearly show the sequence of events. Tap your dominant index finger against your non-dominant thumb and index finger, before signing 'stay inside'.
Sign 'finish homework', execute the 'then' sign by tapping the points of your stationary 'L' handshape to show the transition in time, and finish the sentence with the sign for 'sleep'.
Sign 'eat', followed by the sign for 'then'—using your dominant index finger to tap your stationary non-dominant thumb, then its index finger—before finishing with the signs for 'go' and 'movie'.
After signing 'rain', use the 'then' sign to clearly show the sequence of events. Tap your dominant index finger against your non-dominant thumb and index finger, before signing 'stay inside'.
Sign 'finish homework', execute the 'then' sign by tapping the points of your stationary 'L' handshape to show the transition in time, and finish the sentence with the sign for 'sleep'.
Yes, for this specific variation of 'then', both hands should be in the 'L' handshape. The non-dominant hand serves as the stationary base, while the dominant hand does the tapping.
No, the correct sequence is to tap the thumb first, then the index finger. This specific movement from the thumb to the index finger visually represents moving forward in time or progressing to the next step.
While this is a common and clear way to sign 'then' to show a sequence, ASL often uses other signs like 'finish' or simply a shift in body position to imply 'then' in a story. However, this 'L' handshape version is excellent for beginners learning sequence words.
